Commercial Contracts Legal Associate

Summary

Join Sezzle, a leading fintech company, as a Commercial Contracts Legal Associate. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with significant growth potential. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risks. Collaboration with multiple departments is crucial, as is managing the contract database and resolving disputes. The ideal candidate possesses strong contract law expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and a high attention to detail.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 2-4 years of experience in commercial contract law, majority of experience in a corporate or in-house legal environment
• Strong understanding of contract law
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize a variety of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, customer agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), licensing agreements, and partnership agreements
• Negotiate the commercial terms and conditions with Sezzle’s clients and partners and ensure proper finalization for signatures
• Ensure that all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Provide guidance on legal issues related to contracts and advise on potential risks
• Maintain and manage the contract database, ensuring that all contracts are up-to-date, properly filed, and easily accessible
• Monitor key contract milestones and renewal dates
• Identify and assess potential risks in contract terms and conditions, and propose appropriate mitigation strategies
• Work closely with the Risk Management team to align on risk tolerance and management
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Operations, to ensure that contract terms meet business needs and objectives
• Assist in resolving any disputes that may arise from contractual agreements, working closely with external counsel if necessary
• Conduct legal research on issues related to contracts and provide actionable insights to support decision-making
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters, including best practices in contract management and negotiation techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in contract management
• Experience in the fintech or e-commerce industry

Benefits

Remote work