Counsel-Merchant Solutions

Counsel-Merchant Solutions

Calling all innovators find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

What does a successful Counsel do? A successful Counsel at Fiserv supports our Merchant Solutions division. You will focus on drafting and negotiating agreements with clients and strategic partners, while also providing critical legal support to our product teams. You will provide legal advice on various laws and rules related to our businesses and engage with our senior business and sales executives.

What you will do:

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements directly with business unit representatives.
• Advise business partners on legal, contractual, and risk matters impacting their business units or product sets.
• Partner with product teams to commercialize new products and functionalities.
• Provide legal consultation and advice on strategic initiatives, technology projects, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with corporate specialists on credit, risk, finance, audit, tax, regulatory, privacy, intellectual property and technology matters impacting the Merchant Solutions division.
• Develop and maintain forms of contracts and other legal documentation.

What you will need to have:

• JD from an accredited law school and in good standing with State Bar with no disciplinary record.
• Licensed to practice, and ability to become licensed as in-house counsel to practice, in the applicable state.
• 2+ years of relevant experience as a transactional lawyer.

What would be great to have:

• Experience interacting with senior management.
• Experience navigating data use and privacy matters.
• Technical contract experience.
• Exposure to financial services and technology contracts.

Important information about this role:

• The role will primarily be based in one of the following locations: the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, Omaha, Milwaukee, Alpharetta or Wilmington, DE.
• This role is on-site Monday through Friday, with flexibility and balance. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and lead to stronger productivity.
• This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.

Perks at Work:

• We're #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.
• Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.
• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.
• Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity: Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.