Senior FinTech Corporate Counsel

FIS Management Services LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to innovate in fintech

Tools for personal and professional成长

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Resources to invest in your community

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FIS is seeking a qualified in-house attorney to draft and negotiate complex SaaS and cloud fintech agreements while advising on strategic business decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance across the fintech portfolio.

The role emphasizes leadership in go-to-market legal activity, due diligence for transactions, and seamless integration of acquired entities into FIS standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active membership in at least one state bar.
• In-house experience in financial services and/or technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate high-impact complex commercial transactions with financial institutions for SaaS and Cloud fintech services.
• Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk.
• Lead go-to-market legal activity for cutting edge fintech offerings, including structuring and negotiating agreements.
• Lead pre-litigation dispute resolution with clients, partners, vendors, and others.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations in fintech.
• Support integration of products and contracts of acquired institutions into FIS standards.
• Administer risk assessments across legal processes and business operations.
• Conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships to identify risks.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

In-house experience

Stakeholder management

Education

J.D. with bar admission

Job description

FIS is seeking a qualified in-house attorney to draft and negotiate complex SaaS and cloud fintech agreements while advising on strategic business decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance across the fintech portfolio.

The role emphasizes leadership in go-to-market legal activity, due diligence for transactions, and seamless integration of acquired entities into FIS standards.