Job responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate and advise the business on a wide range of documentation and transactional support structures, including analysis and advice on structural and risk issues.
- Review and respond to various solicitation documents, including but not limited to, Requests for Proposal from GHHN clients and negotiate final contracts and provide advice on exception approval issues.
- Assist with various projects and initiatives to meet business, regulatory or operational goals and help the business address any compliance concerns.
- Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes, and comment on proposed legislation affecting products and services provided by GHHN and affecting GHHN clients.
- Advise the businesses on key legal/regulatory issues.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Minimum of five (5) years post-admission practicing experience with a major law firm, financial institution or judicial clerkship relevant to the responsibilities of the position
- JD or educational equivalent required. Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including those of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment
- Transactional experience with heavy contract negotiation skills and experience in delivery of core banking products and services for commercial clients.
- Experience working in or with Governments, Healthcare providers, Higher Education institutions or Not-For-Profit organizations
- Familiarity with banking law, Uniform Commercial Code Articles 4 and 4A financial services laws and regulations
- Ability to lead and drive teams to institute change and collaboration across a variety of functional areas
- Ability to prioritize work, manage a large number of matters at one time, and interact with senior management
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations applicable to GHHN clients.
- Experience working with wholesale payment solutions.
- Preparation of and responding to requests for proposals, particularly state and local government Requests For Proposals.
- Knowledge of issues relating to state and local governments, including local procurement laws.