Corporate Counsel

Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.

We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.

Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.

Candescent works in a dynamic and collegial team of attorneys and contract managers with a mentoring approach from leadership. This position focuses on negotiating commercial contracts for Candescent’s growing customer base while balancing agility with risk management.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Negotiate customer and vendor contracts
• Exercise sound judgment in advising business clients on contract interpretation and risk
• Develop contract templates to drive efficiencies
• Assist with preparing detailed playbooks to frame risk profile for commercial and vendor contracts
• Train sales team on key legal terms and negotiating strategies to set realistic customer expectations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to close commercial contract terms with information security, sales, finance, and compliance teams
• Opportunity for career development following demonstrated mastery of commercial contracts across a variety of legal needs, including partner engagements, advising on fintech regulatory compliance, employment law, corporate governance, and other areas of interest

BASIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• J.D. from an accredited, top tier law school and admission to a State Bar
• Required:
  • 5+ years negotiating enterprise-level commercial SAAS contracts, including Data Protection Addendums and professional services agreements
  • Self-starter who works with urgency and proactively manages response timelines
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Confidence and efficacy in client and customer-facing situations, presenting a positive and professional image
  • Team player with attention to detail
• Preferred: 
  • Knowledge of regulatory law applicable to financial institutions and vendors to financial institutions including Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering laws, and Know Your Customer obligations
  • CIPP/E or similar privacy accreditation
  • Experience working on privacy by design in product development lifecycle
• Travel not expected

Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.

EEO Statement

Integrated into our shared values is Candescent’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential.  We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.