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Counsel

Posted Feb 03
Full Time
Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.

We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Counsel

What does a great Counsel do?

As a Counsel supporting our Corporate Enterprise Sales team, you will provide legal support within Fiserv’s Global Business Solutions division. This support will involve preparing and negotiating merchant, vendor and related agreements. Providing counsel to sales, account management, product, implementation, and technology leaders on legal matters; and collaborating closely with company specialists regarding intellectual property, technology, privacy, security, regulatory and litigation matters.

As a Lawyer supporting our GBS business , you can look forward to:

  • Working directly with business unit representatives to prepare and negotiate merchant, vendor and other commercial agreements for Global Business Solutions division.
  • Advising business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility.
  • Providing counsel and legal advice with respect to critical initiatives, technology projects, customer and vendor contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, corporate policies and procedures, and administration.
  • Effectively interact with corporate specialists regarding finance, audit, tax, IT, regulatory, privacy and technology matters that affect the business division.
  • Maintaining knowledge of industry best practices and applicable laws and regulations affecting the operations of the Global Business Solutions division.
  • Developing and maintaining forms of contracts and other legal documentation.

What We Need You To Have

  • JD from accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice, or ability to become licensed to practice, in appropriate jurisdiction
  • In good standing with state bar with no disciplinary record
  • 5+ years of relevant experience drafting, negotiating and redlining contracts
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills and attention to detail, particularly with risk identification/ mitigation, contract drafting, and negotiating
  • Ability to investigate complex business problems, develop effective recommendations, negotiate and/or present solutions, and resolve problems in a highly professional and tactful manner

What We Would Like For You To Have

  • Experience interacting with senior management
  • Exposure to financial services and technology contracts

This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, Hawaii, New York or Washington.

_Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

_ 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).

What You Should Know About Us

Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000-plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE™ 500 company, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation.

Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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