Commercial Contracting Counsel

Drafts and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements for the company's retail and banking segments. Provides day to day commercial related advice, legal expertise and counsel to retail and banking business partners in line with company goals, business segments priorities and best practices.

Reviews, drafts, interprets, advises on and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts.

Provides commercial legal advice on existing and new customer / partner relationships and business initiatives.

Supports the evaluation and recommendation of updates to existing contract templates and supports the development of new templates, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in Commercial Contracting.

Good business English skills (Written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to effectively prioritize and advance multiple deals happening simultaneously, often on tight deadlines.

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Ability to gain trust at, and work with, all levels of organization.

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Common sense, sound and practical business judgment, and be capable of making smart decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information.

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Must be comfortable utilizing audio and video conferencing tools for negotiations and hosting team meetings.

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Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.

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Ability to work cross-functionally to mediate and resolve contract issues and negotiate solutions.

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Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.

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Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.

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Strong focus on customer service.