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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the financial services sector. Proficient in advising on complex legal matters, negotiating agreements, and leveraging AI tools to enhance legal processes.
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Juris Doctor (J.D.)10+ Years Legal ExperienceComplex Technology Agreement NegotiationRegulatory Compliance in Financial ServicesAI Tools Proficiency in Legal Practice
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Hard Skills
Drafting Complex AgreementsLegal Risk AssessmentRegulatory AdvisoryCommercial JudgmentFinancial Crime Prevention KnowledgeTechnology Vendor ComplianceContract NegotiationLegal Process ImprovementProduct Lifecycle SupportInternational Expansion Advisory
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsIndependent JudgmentPrioritization Skills
Tools & Technologies
AI Legal Technology ToolsContract Review ToolsKnowledge Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Banking LawAnti-Money LaunderingFinancial Crime ManagementRegulatory FrameworksCybersecurity ComplianceOperational ResilienceFinancial TechnologyGlobal Organization CollaborationMultidisciplinary TeamworkEmerging Regulation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a senior legal advisor and strategic partner to the Verafin leadership team
- Provide practical, business-oriented counsel across commercial, product, regulatory, operational and strategic matters
- Lead legal oversight for complex commercial transactions with major banks and regulated financial institutions
- Advise on legal and regulatory considerations affecting Verafin products and services
- Support strategic product initiatives, new products and services, partnerships, international expansion and other growth initiatives
- Develop understanding of Verafin’s business, products, clients and regulatory environment
- Advise on banking, anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention and related regulatory matters
- Draft, review and negotiate complex technology and services agreements
- Partner with Nasdaq Legal, Risk and subject-matter experts across privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, litigation, compliance and regulatory functions
- Identify emerging legal and regulatory developments and translate them into practical guidance
- Improve contracting standards, templates, playbooks and legal processes
- Provide guidance on artificial intelligence, including AI-enabled products, data, intellectual property, contracts, risk allocation and emerging regulation
- Use AI and legal technology tools to improve legal analysis, contract review, knowledge management and legal service delivery
- Exercise independent judgment, escalate material risks and represent Legal in senior business discussions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree
- Admission or eligibility to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction
- At least 10 years of post-qualification legal experience
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex technology, software, cloud or services agreements with large banks or other sophisticated financial institutions
- Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which banks operate
- Experience addressing regulatory requirements affecting technology vendors and service providers to financial institutions
- Ability to advise senior business leaders and product, sales and technology teams on complex commercial and legal matters
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to balance legal risk, regulatory expectations and business objectives
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing matters and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, global business environment
- Experience advising banks, financial institutions, financial technology companies or technology providers serving regulated financial institutions
- Knowledge of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, financial crime prevention, sanctions, fraud prevention or related banking laws and regulatory frameworks
- Experience advising on technology products used for anti-money laundering, fraud detection, financial crime management, compliance or risk management
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues relating to artificial intelligence
- Demonstrated proficiency in using AI tools in legal practice
- Experience supporting products throughout their lifecycle
- Experience with large or Tier 1 banking clients and related regulatory, outsourcing, operational resilience, cybersecurity, audit and risk-management requirements
- Experience working in a global organization and collaborating across jurisdictions and multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
- Equity (long-term incentive)
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity for growth
- Reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process for individuals with disabilities
- Inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated