ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Company: Priority
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Job title: Associate General CounselReports to: Deputy General CounselDepartment: LegalLocation: AlpharettaGrade: 21

Our Company: Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company that specializes in providing integrated payments and banking solutions. Our innovative native platform empowers businesses to effortlessly collect, store, and send money in a scalable manner. We are committed to revolutionizing the way companies handle their financial transactions by offering cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service.
Job Summary: The Associate General Counsel is a key member of the legal team responsible for providing strategic legal advice and support across the organization. This individual will work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels to draft and negotiate agreements with enterprise customers for money transmission and payment services. The Associate General Counsel will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the company's business objectives while protecting its legal interests.
Responsibilities: Contracts & Transactions:

• Draft, structure, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements, including M&A transactions, services agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, vendor contracts and other corporate agreements.
• Advise on deal structures and provide risk assessments on proposed transactions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the legal risks associated with the implementation and use of negotiated payment related services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve regulatory and novel issues related to the payments industry.
• Advise on contract initiatives arising from negotiated commercial transactions.
• Create and/or improve Priority's contract processes and policies.
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law, with a preference for experience in a major law firm and/or in-house counsel roles.
  • Proven experience in managing legal matters related to commercial contracts and mergers and acquisitions.
  • Strong drafting, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
    PREFERRED:
    • Experience in payments or banking or working within a highly regulated industry.
    • Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
      Compensation and Benefits:
      • Compensation range: $175,000 - $200,000
      • End of Year Discretionary Bonus
      • Unlimited PTO after year 1 (3 weeks to start)
      • Medical, Dental & Vision
      • 401k Match
      • Education Expense Reimbursement
      • Gym Membership Reimbursement
      • HSA and FSA
      • Employee assistance program (EAP)
        Traditional Physical Requirements
        • Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
        • Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
        • Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).
          Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.

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