Commercial Counsel

Why Join Us

Be part of an organization thats driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe we know that great people build great companiesand we invest in you accordingly.

• Were proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms Dads LGBTQ employees and Veterans.
• We offer competitive benefits starting on day one designed to support your life both in and out of work.
• 42% of our employees have stayed for 10 years citing our people benefits work-life balance inclusive culture and team support as key reasons why.

In this role the Commercial Counsel will support Deluxes global business legal and compliance initiatives as a member of the legal team drafting negotiating and approving complex custom contracts for the purchase of a wide variety of products and services and vendor contracts for Deluxes purchase of goods and services. The position provides legal support to all levels of personnel with emphasis on the sales team.

• Provide the full scope of contract support to Deluxes sales teams and sourcing function which includes drafting reviewing and negotiating agreements and advising on the areas of commercial risk and sourcing as it pertains to commercial contracts.
• Provide effective and pragmatic counsel regarding digital and e-commerce issues; draft review and negotiate digital e-commerce I.T. (cloud/service/storage agreements etc.) intellectual property and marketing related agreements.
• Perform contractual and administrative requirements that are complex and varied in nature usually requiring some originality ingenuity and degree of technical skill. Provide legal support for customer contracts for new products and acquisitions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for contract negotiation contract management and administration as well as tools to enhance the process document retention and sharing of best practices.
• Support the broader legal team as requested; perform special projects and support continuous improvement of legal department standard work knowledge management and processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and actively licensed to practice law in at least one US state
• 3 years of demonstrated legal experience in commercial law/contracts
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Experience effectively managing commercial transactions deals and disputes

Preferred Qualifications:

• MN law license
• 5 years of demonstrated legal experience in commercial law/contracts
• Be results oriented a self-starter and display exceptional business judgment and acumen
• Ability to work autonomously and balance business considerations while maintaining effective business relationships with varied constituencies
• Ability to provide excellent timely customer service in a fast-paced and quickly-evolving business environment
• Enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar and tasks and projects
• Be a quick learner who can handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well both independently and as member of a team
• Be able to communicate clearly and succinctly to internal and external parties in a variety of communication settings and styles
• Have a high degree of discretion and judgment; absolute confidentiality and integrity
• Understand how to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines; be proactive and reliable

Additional Basic Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $105000.00 - $115000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge skills location experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits

In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing our total rewards benefits package is designed to support the physical financial and emotional health of our employees tailored to meet their unique and evolving needs. Our approach considers our employees whole selves ensuring they can thrive both in and outside of work. Here are some of the benefits we offer which may vary based on role location or hours worked:

• Healthcare (Medical Dental Vision)

• Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Off and Holidays

• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Infertility Treatment Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits are designed to enhance the health protect the financial security and provide peace of mind to our employees and their families.

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion disability sex age ethnic or national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity or presentation pregnancy genetics veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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