What does a successful Managing Counsel do at Fiserv?
As Managing Counsel, you will support Fiserv's Digital Payment Solutions business which includes the division's full portfolio of technology solutions such as financial institution bill payments, person-to-person payments, account-to-account transfers, other money movement services, and data aggregation and verification services. You will prepare and negotiate contracts supporting sales executives and client account managers. Developing strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations, especially in technology services, software licensing, and financial institutions, will be key.
What you'll do:
- Work directly with business unit leaders to prepare and negotiate client, vendor, and other technology-related and commercial agreements for the Fiserv Digital Payment Solutions business.
- Provide counsel to sales, account management, product, implementation, and technology leaders on legal, contractual, and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility.
- Provide consultation and legal advice with respect to strategic 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, publicity/press, intellectual property (including patent applications), litigation, regulatory, privacy, and technology matters that affect the business divisions.
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations of the business divisions.
- Develop and maintain forms of contracts and other legal documentation.
Experience you'll need to have:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and/or equivalent military experience
- License to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction
- 8+ years of experience negotiating, drafting, and redlining contracts and providing regulatory guidance
Experience that would be great to have:
- In good standing with the State Bar with no disciplinary record
- Background in the financial services industry or technology, with a business-minded orientation and a genuine interest in learning, understanding, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business
- Strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to corporations, specifically in technology services and software licensing companies
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to provide sound solutions to clients, knowing when to escalate to appropriate business leads and division counsel
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 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.
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 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 used for rewards
- Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture
- Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
- Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available day one
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
- Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave
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