Senior Counsel - Tech & Commercial Transactions

TIAA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 234,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA seeks an Associate General Counsel II to provide strategic legal direction across corporate, real estate, tax, and technology transactions, ensuring compliance with current and future needs.

The role emphasizes negotiating commercial agreements, managing risk, and advising executives on regulatory changes, with extensive experience in commercial law and a track record in technology-related contracting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in law is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial law drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, with significant experience in technology transactions.
• Strong judgment on legal and commercial issues in technology contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
• Identifies, evaluates, and addresses issues of legal risk.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Advises management on changes in laws and regulations that affect the company.
• Liaises with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Communication

Digital Savviness

Influence

Legal Negotiation

Contract Management

Legal Risk Management

Legal Writing

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

TIAA seeks an Associate General Counsel II to provide strategic legal direction across corporate, real estate, tax, and technology transactions, ensuring compliance with current and future needs.

The role emphasizes negotiating commercial agreements, managing risk, and advising executives on regulatory changes, with extensive experience in commercial law and a track record in technology-related contracting.