Attorney, Merchant Solutions Business

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Job Title

Attorney, Merchant Solutions Business

What does a successful Attorney, Merchant Solutions Business do?
As a fintech lawyer you will provide legal support to Fiserv’s Merchant Solutions division, with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating agreements with merchant clients, referral and strategic partners and software partners. This person will have the opportunity to partner with other internal groups to bring to market new, cutting-edge, payments solutions as well as provide ongoing legal support for existing products. This lawyer will provide advice on laws and rules that impact financial services and alternative payment solutions. A successful Attorney will partner with and provide prompt guidance and support to senior business and sales executives.

What will you do:

• Work directly with business unit representatives to draft and negotiate product and services agreements for clients and partners.
• Partner with product teams to commercialize new products and functionality.
• Advise business stakeholders on legal, contractual, and risk matters.
• Provide legal advice regarding strategic initiatives, technology projects, customer contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and corporate policies.
• Partner with corporate specialists on finance, audit, tax, IT, publicity/press, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory, privacy, and technology matters.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation.
• Develop and maintain forms of contracts and other legal documentation.

 

What will you need to have:

• 6+ years of experience in negotiating, drafting, and redlining contracts
• Knowledge of financial services industry or laws and regulations applicable to technology services.
• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in an appropriate jurisdiction.
• In good standing with the State Bar with no disciplinary record.

 

What would be great to have:

• In-house lawyer in financial services or fin-tech with experience interacting with senior management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to deliver effective solutions.
• A firm lawyer with transactional experience looking to transition to an in-house counsel role.

Travel:

• This role requires occasional travel (up to 5%).

How you'll work:

• 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 leads to stronger productivity.
• This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.

 

Sponsorship:

• You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

 

Benefits at Fiserv:

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one
• Retirement planning including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
• Paid parental and military leave

 

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Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

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