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Managing 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 Managing Counsel do? A successful Managing Counsel at Fiserv supports our Financial Institutions business unit within the Merchant Solutions division. You will focus on drafting and negotiating agreements with strategic bank partners and resellers, while also providing critical legal support to Fiservs credit and risk teams, including advice on bankruptcy-related matters. In this influential role, you will provide legal advice on various laws and rules impacting transaction processing businesses, ensuring prompt and effective counsel to 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, dispute resolution, and merchant client bankruptcy matters.
• Collaborate effectively with corporate specialists on credit, risk, finance, audit, tax, regulatory, privacy, 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.
• 10+ years of relevant experience as a transactional lawyer or bankruptcy 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:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. 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.

Salary Range $155,300.00 - $261,500.00 These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey, New York and California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individuals status as a veteran. For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Companys sole discretion.

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).

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.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiservs Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.

Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

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