Sr. Counsel, Open-Loop
- Employer
- Fiserv
- Location
- Berkeley Heights
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Dec 01, 2023
- Closes
- Dec 08, 2023
- Practice
- Litigation
- Position
- Counsel
- Contract Type
- Permanent
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.
Job Title
Sr. Counsel, Open–LoopWhat does a successful Sr. Counsel Money Network do?
As a Sr. Counsel, you would provide legal support to Fiserv's fast–paced, Open–Loop Prepaid business by interpreting applicable laws and regulations; drafting and negotiating agreements with clients and partners; providing counsel to sales, account management, product, and technology leaders on legal and business matters; and liaising with company specialists regarding intellectual property, technology, privacy, security, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters.
What you will do:
Providing counsel and legal advice on regulatory matters, strategic initiatives, client, partner and other contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, corporate policies and procedures, and administration
Working directly with business unit representatives to prepare and negotiate client, partner and other commercial contracts for payroll, funds disbursement, incentive, and gift card solutions
Advising business partners on legal, contractual, and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility
Effectively interacting with corporate specialists regarding finance, audit, tax, IT, publicity/press, regulatory, privacy and technology matters that affect the open loop Prepaid business
Developing and maintaining forms of contracts and other legal documentation
What you will need to have:
5+ years of relevant experience negotiating, drafting, and redlining contracts and providing regulatory prepaid program guidance
Demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated environment
JD from accredited law school
Licensed to practice, or ability to become licensed to practice, in appropriate jurisdiction
In good standing with State Bar with no disciplinary record
What would be great to have:
Prepaid card payments industry experience
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for prepaid business (e.g., CARD Act, Prepaid Access Rule, Prepaid Account Rule, AML, Reg E) State Money Transmission laws, state payroll card laws, applicable privacy laws, and Card Association rules
Experience interacting with senior management
Exposure to financial services and technology contracts
Self–assured, driven, independent leader
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, New York or Washington.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step–by–step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
What you should know about us:
Fiserv is a global fintech leader with 40,000–plus (and growing) associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As a FORTUNE 500 company, one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg's Gender–Equality Index, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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