Counsel

Triumph Financial

Location
Texas-Dallas
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-1x2lix0 eu4oa1w0"><div> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b><b>: </b></h2> <p>We are looking for a motivated, commercial-focused attorney to join our legal team. The Counsel will be a key member of the Legal Department and responsible for advising on contract drafting and negotiation, litigation, public company as well as other compliance matters.</p> <p></p> <p> This role will collaborate cross-functionally with other enterprise departments to provide strategic guidance, consultation, and support to our business lines on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues.</p> <p></p> <div> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b></h2> </div> <ul> <li><p> Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including services agreements, SaaS agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and other commercial agreements.</p></li> <li><p> Provide guidance in litigation matters impacting the business, including management of outside counsel engaged in such litigation.</p></li> <li><p> Partner with other legal and bank staff to manage subpoena response process from intake to production of records.</p></li> <li><p> Assist with establishing a contract playbook and standard operating procedures.</p></li> <li><p> Draft and advise on real estate leases and transactions.</p></li> <li><p> Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables.</p></li> <li><p> Exercise considerable discretion, with minimal oversight, and serve as the primary legal contact for assigned clients.</p></li> <li><p> Collaborate within the department and across business and staff functions to address legal and risk issues in a manner consistent with the best interests of company.</p></li> <li><p> Lead initiatives of varying scope and complexity.</p></li> <li><p> Performs other job-related duties as assigned.</p></li> </ul> <p></p> <div> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Experience &amp; Education:</b></h2> </div> <ul> <li><p> JD from an ABA-accredited law school.</p></li> <li><p> Valid and active law license issued by a state bar (including any territory of the United States, as well as the District of Columbia).</p></li> <li><p> Minimum 3 years’ legal experience as a practicing attorney demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, military experience, or training.</p></li> <li><p> Experience in drafting and negotiation.</p></li> <li><p> Litigation management experience.</p></li> <li><p> Strong analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills.</p></li> <li><p> Detail-oriented while operating with a strategic business focus.</p></li> <li><p> Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels of management and cross-functional teams.</p></li> <li><p> Experience with fintech, payments, and/or financial services companies preferred.</p></li> </ul> <p></p> <div> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Skills &amp; Abilities Required:</b></h2> </div> <ul> <li><p> Have a "hands on" approach to working in a fast-paced environment, solve problems effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility and professionalism.</p></li> <li><p> Facilitate a team-based approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing, and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy.</p></li> <li><p> Ability to analyze and interpret legal/regulatory issues in order to prepare legal opinions.</p></li> <li><p> Knowledge of and desire to stay on top of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.</p></li> <li><p> Ability to develop and deliver presentations.</p></li> <li><p> Proven positive experience working with vendors/stakeholders.</p></li> <li><p> Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.</p></li> <li><p> Negotiating experience.</p></li> <li><p> Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.</p></li> </ul> <p></p> <p> #LI-KB1</p> </div></div>
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Practice Areas
Corporate, Intellectual Property, Litigation
Specialties
Technology Transactions
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
In-House