Associate Commercial Counsel - Partnerships & Procurement

other related functions including procurement.   If you are a disciplined commercial attorney and have experience drafting and negotiating software reseller agreements, vendor agreements and partnership agreements, then this is the opportunity for you!    The Emburse legal department acts as an expert service center that helps the company minimize its legal risks by advising sales, product, finance and other departments on legal and regulatory issues. The Legal Department provides advice and counsel on a variety of business matters, including contracts and procurement, corporate matters, commercial transactions and disputes.    Essential Functions   - Partner with Partnerships, Procurement, Finance, and other Emburse teams for the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts and amendments to existing contracts with software reseller and referral partners, as well as fintech and other strategic partners, and strategic vendors Provide advice and guidance on risks and suitability of contracts toward the attainment of company goals - Verify and update contract templates to ensure they meet high levels of quality and accuracy, as well as industry standards and best practices   Education and Experience   Education: Required:  J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction  Experience: 6-9 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience   Additional Eligibility Qualifications   Required Skills: - Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks  - Positive attitude and interpersonal skills that will foster teamwork and effective working relationships  - Familiarity with and interest in technology and software-related concepts (SaaS in particular) and software reseller agreement  - Results-driven; able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented global environment Understanding of and experience with the B2B payments industry and payment processing contracts is not required but will be a plus - Ability to summarize key legal and business issues and propose practical alternatives