Senior Consultant

Job DescriptionU.S. Bank's Law Division is seeking an attorney who is authorized to practice law in the United States and is in good standing with the appropriate U.S. state licensing authority, to join its in-house legal team supporting MPS, U.S. Bank's global merchant acquiring business. This role will (1) support the MPS Revenue Team during the acquisition of partners (including but not limited to independent software vendors, independent sales organizations, fintech, financial institutions, and fourth party relationships); (2) support the submission of RFPs for ISOs, ISV, and financial institution relationships; and (4) draft, update, and maintain contracts used by the various revenue teams.Job DutiesPrepare, review, and negotiation complex partner agreements.Provide legal counsel to MPS's Revenue team during the negotiation process and provide information to the team to frame the analysis of business decisions.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that contractual terms align with business objectives and risk tolerance.Support the development and ongoing review of partner contract templates.Basic Qualifications - Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authorityPreferred Skills/ExperienceFive or more recent years of experience practicing law in an in-house legal department or at a law firm advising business clients in a full-time attorney position.Experience in negotiating and drafting agreements with partners.Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to communicate complex legal concepts in layman terms with both internal clients and external customers.Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.Well-developed leadership abilities and time management skills.Client management, diplomacy, and people skills.Experience with payment services and financial services regulations is desirable.Location expectations This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.