Assistant General Counsel, Contracts

Responsibilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley National Bank