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Job type full-time
Full job description
Who we are
Provenir is a global fintech company with offices across north america, the uk, and singaporeProvenir helps fintechs, financial institutions, and payment providers make smarter decisions, fasterWe are passionate about technology and empowering businesses to become industry leadersAs a leading provider of decisioning and analytics products for financial services and other industries, we empower businesses to create digital-first decisioning solutions that drive business growthIf you’d like to work at an innovative fintech with a global footprint that is redefining the industry, then we want you!
What you’ll do
Provenir’s senior legal associate will provide legal support to its general counsel and will work with several business and support groups across a rapidly growing, global fintech organizationBased in the uk, you will be an integral part of the legal department, working closely with and supported by provenir’s in-house counsel.
You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating form agreements with provenir`s customers, which range from major financial institutions to start-up entities, across a wide range of fin-tech products and services that are dynamic and often cutting-edge under gc supervision; effectively communicating and building strong business relationships with internal clients in order to understand business objectives and identify issues to assist the gc in providing value-added legal counsel; track and manage contract negotiations under gc supervision; and other projects in support of the legal department’s objectivesWe`ll rely on you to build internal partnerships and balance both the needs and drive of provenir sales and our customers in a time-sensitive environment.
As a successful candidate, you will thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven organization and have a passion to explore and understand new products and servicesThe ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects within tight deadlines is criticalYou must be able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs and must be proactive in identifying areas of need and generating action plansA successful candidate will be able to operate independently and reflect the responsibilities below.
Respond to contract inquiries and negotiate legal terms and conditions with our customers
Multitask 30+ contract negotiations and projects at a time
Support the rfp process for bids from our customers
Work in close partnership with counsel and sales
Support our partners and newer colleagues by training them on the negotiations approach/process for the contracts you cover
Operate in an open and communicative way with our colleagues during all phases of the negotiation
Be a quick learner who thrives in an increasingly regulated and fast paced environment
Stay abreast of business sales and product strategies
Be an active participant in identifying and supporting projects that continuously improve our own operations as well as those that streamline processes between us and our business partners
Contract management
Manage contract lifecycle from inception through execution.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to fully understand assignments and prioritize to align with business objectives.
Support general counsel in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial transactions, including software & technology license agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, non-disclosure and other agreements.
Track contract details and phases until contract execution while continuously communicating progress to general counsel and internal stakeholders.
Key stakeholder in implementation and maintenance of contract management system.
Maintain global agreements and customer legal entity databases ensuring appropriate documentation is signed and that database integrity is maintained
Have knowledge of legal contracts for all lines of business and relevant procedures
Assist with reviewing, drafting and populating form agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements and statements of work
Work closely with global counterparties to drive projects and maintain smooth cross regional operations
Mitigate risk for provenir and our customers by providing stewardship on contracts related processes and implementing policy guidelines
Communication
Effectively communicate between different internal and external partners, liaising on issues and resolution times
Proactively communicate with all stakeholders to understand objectives, review, and draft contracts, and identify key issues.
Daily communication with gc on contract status/prioritization.
Support problem solvingWe are a solutions business.
Under gc supervision, respond to and resolve any legal matters.
Superb written and oral communication skills
Qualifications, strengths and skills
4+ years legal and commercial negotiations experience in a customer or supplier facing role as a paralegal or 1st year law graduate
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent in a related field
Paralegal certification from an aba accredited paralegal program or legal degree (jd)
Superb analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience partnering with legal counsel
Adaptability to the changing needs of our business partners and external customers
Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and quality
Capable to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
Self-starter who shows initiative and multitasks effectively.
Our employees are our top priority, we offer comprehensive health and wellness plansYou will enjoy paid time off and company holidays, flexible and remote-friendly opportunities, and maternity/paternity leave along with retirement benefits to plan for your future.
At provenir, we recognize that diversity and inclusion make our teams strongerWe are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, citizenship, or veteran status or medical conditionWe encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
