Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads the contracting function and team for Trintech.
• Works with global sales and vendor leadership to define the deal negotiation strategy and ensure contracts are completed timely.
• identifies contract language improvements that optimize the Company's interests and corporate objectives.
• Responsible for creating business objectives designed to improve the efficiency of the contracting process/function.
• Identifies and recommends legal business processes and tool improvements, then leads the Company through implementation.
• Manages the activities of the contracting function, ensuring that the company's interests and corporate objectives are served.
• Expert on all matters related to Trintech contracts and defines and regularly updates a clearly structured playbook for the team to execute on.
• Reviews and analyzes complex business issues to determine recommendations for commercial position to senior management.
• Prepares and communicates information regarding contract status, risk, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and completion or termination. Ensures that contract risk profiles or rating are provided for all contracts.
• Ensures contract status metrics are completed & properly communicated to sales leadership.
• In the course of conducting and managing contract negotiations, interacts with midrange and executive level management representing clients from a cross section of client departments including sales, procurement, accounting, finance, and IT.
• Engages outside counsel to support the company as necessary.
• Works with the sales department to prioritize and facilitate timely resolution of client contract issues.
• Manages, leads and develops a team of associates through timely performance feedback delivered during day-to-day observations, files reviews and semi-annual performance reviews.
• Purposefully designs roles and development plans to grow employees and create career paths; identifies succession plan candidates and improves team performance.
• Accountable to maintain the contracts database tool, grading criteria, and ensuring consistent and proper use by team.
• Provides assistance to HR department for employee matters
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge/skills/abilities

• J.D., Law or related field.
• 12+ years of contract administration experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• CUSTOMER
• Contracting experience within the software subscription industry
• Commercial contracts experience including MSA, DPA, RFP at the enterprise level
• Experience with SLA provisions
• ISO compliance
• D&O legal compliance
• AI governance (including data privacy)
• IP / trademarks
• ENTERPRISE
• Risk assessment compliance
• SOC 1 and SOC 2 privacy
• Vendor contract review
• Demonstrated initiative to improve people, processes and tools
• Delivered high-quality, accurate results on time without frequent supervision in a fast-paced environment
• History of following through on commitments and establishing trust with business partners
• Strong communications skills including presenting to senior management
• Strong teamwork skills and able to coordinate across multiple business functions
• Possesses project management skills
• International compliance is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of applicable contract law and related contract issues and trends.
• Must be a visionary, customer service oriented and a flexible team player with high energy.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues - excellent problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to seek creative "win/win" solutions in a non-combative manner that enhances business relationships.
• Ability to balance business goals and legal risks to come up with acceptable contracts.
• Calm, cool demeanor and the ability to move quickly from deal to deal.
• Strong business decision making skills.
• Proven negotiating techniques and skills.
• Effective leadership skills with a proven team-building work style in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of software licensing practices including related contractual terms.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and departments within the company and with clients.
• Experience with CLM tools and applications
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Excellent administrative management, interpersonal and communication skills required

What We Offer

• Open paid time off
• Hybrid schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
• 100% company-paid volunteer time
• 401k with a company match
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition/Continuing Education reimbursement program

At our core, Trintechers stand committed to fostering a culture rooted in our core values - Humble, Empowered, Reliable, and Open. Together, these values guide our actions, define our identity, and inspire us to continuously strive for excellence in everything we do.

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• As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work at Trintech.