Vice President, General Counsel
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Leads the contracting function and team for Trintech.
- Works with sales 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 process 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 peak contracting periods 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.
- Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- J.D., Law or related field. MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of contract administration experience
- 5+ years of management experience
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Should you require (or need) accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please provide your requirements to [email protected] and we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
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