Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of technology and commercial contracts, including:
- SaaS / Cloud Services Agreements (subscription models, service terms, SLAs, support, renewals).
- Software Licenses.
- Consulting & Professional Services Agreements (SOWs, change orders, milestone-based deliverables).
- Data Agreements (data sharing, data use restrictions, data processing terms, analytics, model training restrictions where applicable).
- Vendor/Partner Agreements involving integrations, APIs, implementation, and managed services.
- Provide pragmatic counsel on contract structure and key negotiation points, including scope, pricing, indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, IP ownership, confidentiality, security obligations, and termination rights.
- Translate legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business partners and help drive deals to closure efficiently.
- Risk Management & Compliance Collaboration
- Partner with Privacy and Information Security teams to evaluate and negotiate contractual provisions regarding:
- Data protection and privacy requirements (e.g., handling of personal and sensitive data).
- Security controls, incident notification, audit rights, and vendor governance.
- Subprocessors/subcontractors, cross-border considerations, and data retention/destruction.
- Support third-party risk management processes by ensuring contracts align with internal policies and controls.
- Identify recurring legal risks and recommend playbooks, fallback positions, and process improvements.
- Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Enablement
- Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and training materials for stakeholders.
- Drive improvements in contracting workflows, including partnership with procurement and CLM tools.
- Provide internal training for business clients on key contract terms, negotiation strategy, and risk awareness.
- Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Serve as the primary legal point of contact for assigned business units and build trusted relationships with leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters, including cost control and quality oversight.
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Valley National Bank
Jun 19, 2026