Counsel

What does a successful Senior Counsel doAs a Senior Counsel at Fiserv you will support digital wallets and disbursement and payout solutions within the Merchant Solutions division. Your primary responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements with strategic bank partners and merchants as well as providing regulatory advice on laws and rules impacting our merchant business including BSA/AML money transmission and Nacha. Collaboration with senior business and sales executives will be vital in this role.

What you will do:

• Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements directly with business unit representatives.
• Advise business partners on legal contractual and risk matters affecting their business unit or product set.
• Collaborate with product teams to commercialize new products and functionality.
• Provide consultation and legal advice on strategic initiatives technology projects and dispute resolution.
• Interact effectively with corporate specialists regarding credit risk compliance finance audit tax regulatory privacy and technology matters impacting the Merchant Solutions division.
• Develop and maintain standard contracts and other legal documentation.

What you will need to have:

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice with the ability to become licensed as in-house counsel to practice in the applicable state.
• In good standing with the State Bar with no disciplinary record.
• Experience as a transactional lawyer.
• 6 years experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience in providing regulatory advice on laws and rules relating to merchant businesses.

What would be great to have:

• Experience interacting with senior management.
• Experience handling data use and privacy matters.
• 7 years of experience in technical contract negotiation.
• Experience with financial services and technology contracts.
• Knowledge of financial services laws and network requirements (e.g. Reg E BSA/AML money transmission Nacha rules etc.).

Important information about this role:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and lead to stronger productivity.
• In order to be considered you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship now or in the future.
• This is a full-time direct-hire position and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.

Perks at Work:

• Were #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical mental emotional and financial benefits from day one.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays generous time off policies including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates and free counseling through our EAP.
• Plan for your future with competitive salaries the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.
• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical dental vision life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.
• Advance your career with training development certification and internal mobility opportunities.
• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives exchange ideas and elevate careers.

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