Job Number: 01-260105-03: Technology Transaction Attorney: Customer Contracts
Company Name: Jack Henry
At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company; we’re a force for
good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and
credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted
in people-inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to
deliver seamless, secure, and human-centered experiences. We deliver
cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation
of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our
associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a
company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence, then we’d
love to meet you.
We are seeking a talented Corporate Counsel to
join a well-established team specializing in customer-facing technology
transactions. In this role, you would work closely with Jack Henry
customers, sales teams, and your peers to negotiate and draft
agreements. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with experience in
this area who is ready to quickly become a valued subject matter expert
and is able to talk technology from a legal perspective.
This
position can be based to work on a hybrid basis out of the following
locations: Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Louisville, KY; Springfield/Monett,
MO. You would be required to come to the office approximately twice a
month for planning meetings. The rest of the time, you may work from
home, but you must reside within 70 miles of one of these
locations. This position comes with a base salary range of $108-145k,
depending on candidate experience and geographic location, and
compensation includes additional bonuses and stock options.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Prepares,
reviews, edits, and negotiates customer facing technology transaction
agreements including license agreements, SaaS agreements, EULAs,
deconversion and termination agreements, customer merger agreements,
assignment agreements, software customization agreements, and other
customer impacting agreements.
Contributes to clause library and
oversees agreement template updates to create resources usable by the
legal department and leaders within the company.
Collaboratively leads in-person and virtual negotiation sessions with customer’s counsel.
Applies
experience redlining technology contracts and providing general summary
statements to customer’s counsel related to company’s position on
contract segments.
Addresses legal issues that arise in the
day-to-day operations of the company, receiving guidance from
experienced attorneys as needed.
Develops a breadth of legal
knowledge and practical skills, including legal writing, legal research,
contract interpretation, negotiation, advocacy, effective client
communication, and client relationship management.
Starts to develop specialization in specific areas of the law.
Develops a general understanding of the business operations of the Company.
Works on problems of moderate scope and assignments that are often routine in nature.
Handles
simple legal matters with little to no instruction, including legal
research assignments, reviewing and preparing routine legal documents,
and interpreting laws and regulations.
Determines a course of action based on precedent and other guidelines, modifying processes and methods as required.
Increases
legal knowledge by participating in educational opportunities,
consuming industry publications and other media, and utilizing mentors
within and outside of the legal department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need to Have:
Juris Doctorate degree required.
Admitted to and in good standing with at least one state bar association.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience in technology transactions or commercial law.
Must have experience reviewing, drafting, or analyzing sales contracts.
Must
be able to travel up to 15% of the time to other Jack Henry office
locations, meeting sites, or customer locations. Will involve overnight
stays on occasion.
What Would Be Nice for You to Have:
Experience
in any of the following: in-house experience for a technology company
working on technology transactions, working for a large company in a
role supporting commercial transactions, or working in a sizable law
firm supporting its technology transaction practice.
Knowledge of the financial services and fintech industry.
Experience negotiating data privacy and data security terms in SaaS agreements.
Understanding of payment processing regulations.
Prior
experience advising on matters related to intellectual property,
artificial intelligence, data privacy, and/or financial regulations.
Experience interacting with and presenting to executive leaders and boards of directors.
Strong
collaboration skills, including the ability to communicate effectively
across cross-functional teams, build consensus among stakeholders, and
maintain strong relations at all levels across the organization.
Drive
to take ownership of projects and tasks which, in many cases, may be
matters of first impression or improving on the current process or
approach.
Openness to adapting your practice in response to changing business goals and market realities.
Exceptional
organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, adjust to
changing priorities as needed, and drive strategic projects to
successful delivery.
Experience negotiating complicated transactions with multiple decision makers.
Ability to quickly issue-spot and appropriately prioritize risk and outcomes.
If
you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this
opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on
this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet
motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute
to our company in a variety of ways.
Why Jack Henry?
At
Jack Henry, we pride ourselves on our motto of, "Do the right thing, do
whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our
associates and believe much of our company's strength and success
depends on their well-being.
We demonstrate our commitment by
offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental
& financial well-being of our people is always met.
Culture of Commitment
Ask
our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is
because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising
to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an
organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging
times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our
Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and
commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and
shareholders.
Interested Parties/How to Apply:
https://careers.jackhenry.com/job/lenexa/technology-transaction-attorney-customer-contracts/42859/88688980096
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
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