Job Description

Vice President, Legal (Contracts) – Remote

Remote-USA

Join the people helping people.

For people drawn to serving others through their work, PSCU is a place to thrive, as we serve our credit union members best by taking care of each other first.

If you want to help shape an industry, challenge yourself, and invest in your own future, this is the place for you. PSCU is a highly accessible environment where you’re empowered to think on your feet, work from your heart, and discover the very best version of your professional and personal self. Our Momentum. Your Moment.

This application is the first step in seizing your moment.

This position drafts, negotiates, analyzes, and reviews contracts and performs ancillary matters related to contracts, including advising departments on contract interpretation and legal ramifications of contract terms, responding to due diligence requests, and drafting and responding to demand letters. The incumbent will lead and supervise a variety of matters, including legal research projects, ensuring that business practices, policies, and dealings of PSCU meet regulatory and compliance requirements, and preparation and support for disputes including litigation. This position will supervise attorneys and/or non-attorney staff within the Legal department.

Role Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, negotiate, analyze and revise various contracts including service contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and vendor agreements
  • Advise various internal departments regarding contract terms and implications on business operations
  • Respond to requests for legal input related to Requests for Proposal and due diligence requests from clients
  • Research, draft memos and respond to inquiries related to legal matters affecting the company including regulatory compliance, disputes, and intellectual property rights
  • Review, draft and respond to demand letters related to contract matters
  • Supervisor other employees
  • Operate within approved budgets
  • Assist SVP, Legal with matters including legal research projects and in preparation and support for disputes including litigation
  • Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for a corporation
  • Provide advice to the corporation concerning the transaction of business involving internal affairs, directors, officers, and corporate relations with the general public
  • Lead Legal department processes, tools, and continuous improvements
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Provide direction and leadership to staff; guide and mentor staff in the completion of responsibilities and ensure accountability for performance.
  • Handle interviewing, hiring, promotions, transfers, performance appraisals, compensation, counseling, and termination of staff as required.
  • Promotes a collaborative and high-performance team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Role Requirements

Education

  • Undergraduate Degree and JD Degree (from ABA-accredited law school) required.
  • Admission to a state bar with an active membership in good standing required; admission to State of Florida Bar preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum twelve (12) years experience as an attorney in drafting, analyzing, and negotiating a wide variety of contracts including service contracts and vendor agreements required.
  • Minimum five (5) years managing a department or team responsible for legal contracts required.
  • Experience within a corporate legal environment preferred. Experience working in the financial services sector preferred.

Pay Equity

PSCU is committed to pay equity and a competitive benefits package. The typical annual hiring range for this position based on relevant experience and internal equity is:

$136,200.00

to

$199,800.00

*Note: The amount shown is based on full time annual salary and would be prorated based on role.

In addition this position is eligible for an incentive plan, based on performance.

Benefits

At PSCU, everything we do recognizes the fact that our employees are our most important asset. That’s why we are committed to a work/life integration that goes above and beyond to ensure that you have quality time at home with your family and/or to pursue outside interests and aspirations. We back this up with generous PTO, the opportunity to work remotely, flexible scheduling, and a management team that understands how to adjust when the unexpected curveballs of life happen.

Check out the comprehensive benefits PSCU has to offer that further solidifies our reputation as a company that just gets it when it comes to balancing life’s planned and unplanned events while equipping you with all the tools for growth.

PSCU offers:

  • Beautiful, state-of-the-art campuses
  • Endless opportunities for advancement
  • Competitive wages
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical with telemedicine, no-cost diabetes supply program, and expert medical opinion services
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Optional Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • 401k (with employer match)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance Plan
  • Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental health and Well-being: Virtual mental health support and resources
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Back-up child care program
  • Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

If this position requires you, now or in the future, to perform your function or report onsite at a PSCU location or travel on behalf of PSCU, entry procedure and Covid protocols are in place that will require your adherence as a condition of employment. PSCU manages these procedures and protocols requiring your use of third party digital applications, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Please Note: For roles with certain levels of travel and/or company car usage, PSCU will require a completed Motor Vehicle Record Check, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance at time of hire and annually.

All applications are reviewed by an AIRS Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

As a matter of operational management limitations and business administrative process parameters, remote position assignments at PSCU are geographically restricted to where PSCU currently operates. As a result, we are unable to proceed with applications from those state residents. Applicants are encouraged to apply for other available opportunities for which they qualify.

PSCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status , or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

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