Associate Corporate Counsel

Associate Corporate Counsel
Remote | Finance | Full-Time

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Ncontracts leads the industry in integrated risk management and compliance solutions, serving over 5,000 financial institutions nationwide. As a six-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies honoree and consistent year-over-year recipient of "Best Places to Work" awards, we offer a thriving, work environment where career growth and life-work balance go hand in hand.

At Ncontracts, you'll join a team of industry experts dedicated to strengthening the financial services sector through innovation and thought leadership. We're seeking creative, collaborative, and self-driven professionals across all areas of our business - from developing cutting-edge solutions to sales, marketing, customer support, and beyond. Join us in our mission to make the financial industry stronger and more resilient, while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that values your unique skills and perspectives.

ROLE

Provide legal support to the entire company, with a primary focus on providing legal support to the compliance team, sales team and executive staff. Projects will include (i) the drafting and negotiating of confidentiality agreements for the company’s current and prospective clients and vendors, as well as clients’ vendors, and (ii) the drafting and negotiating of various agreements between the company and current or prospective clients. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting agreements on behalf of the company, including the handling of client redline requests. 
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts with the company’s vendors as part of the onboarding process. 
• Advising other departments and fellow employees on a variety of legal issues, including providing clarification on legal language or specifications; assisting the compliance team in handling client vendors; assisting the sales team with negotiations/conference calls/etc.; and collaborating with other departments as needed for special projects (e.g., assistance in policy creation/review, assistance with correspondence related to legal matters, etc.). 
• Providing legal assistance to executive staff within the company. 
• Providing assistance in response to client requests. 
• Providing training and/or instruction on legal topics to the company. 
• Managing the storage, updating, retention and limited distribution of company’s due diligence documentation. 
• Assisting and working with outside counsel, as required. 
• Assisting and working with other teams throughout the company, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution and maintaining a valid license to practice law throughout employment. 
• Strong analytical, research, interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization. 
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues. 
• High degree of professionalism, especially with regard to demeanor, ethics, integrity and confidentiality. 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization and across all departments. 
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision to deliver error-free work product under time pressure. 

WE OFFER

• A fun, fast-paced work environment
• Responsible PTO Plan that meets or exceeds state and local medical and family leave laws
• 11 paid holidays
• Community and social events to keep you connected and engaged
• Mental Health Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Aflac Benefits – Critical Illness, Cancer Protection, & Hospital Choice
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) with company match with eligibility on Day 1 of employment
• 2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days
• And much more!
   

Compensation Information

Pursuant to state and local law disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and location is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance and is not guaranteed.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ncontracts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.