Active Bar membership in the U.S. with no disciplinary record
5-8 years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm
Strong ethical standards and personal integrity
Working knowledge or curiosity about software development and SaaS
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
Responsibilities
Draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, focusing on SaaS contracts
Provide legal guidance for the payment processing business
Advise on payment network rules and federal/state regulations
Support the development of consumer-facing disclosures and agreements
Ensure compliance with consumer protection laws related to payment processing
Negotiate agreements with banking partners and financial service vendors
Review data processing and sharing agreements
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Engagement with leadership and external partners
Chance to work on innovative legal solutions in a growing payments business
Full Job Description
About the Role: The Corporate Counsel serves as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to provide practical legal guidance on commercial transactions, regulatory matters, corporate initiatives, and a growing payments business. This role supports the company by identifying and mitigating legal and compliance risks, navigating evolving laws and regulations, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing disputes and investigations, and ensuring adherence to applicable legal requirements, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The Corporate Counsel works closely with leadership, regulators, and external partners to deliver business-focused legal solutions that protect the organization while enabling growth, innovation, and operational success.
What You'll Do:
Draft, negotiate, and finalize customer and vendor commercial agreements, with particular emphasis on SaaS agreements.
Provide legal review and guidance supporting Yardi's payment processing business.
Advise on payment network rules, card brand requirements, ACH operating rules, and applicable state and federal payment regulations.
Support development of consumer-facing disclosures, agreements, and terms of service for payment products.
Advise on consumer protection requirements applicable to payment processing including UDAAP, Regulation E, and applicable state consumer protection statutes.
Negotiate and draft agreements with banking partners, payment networks, processors, and other financial services vendors.
Review data processing agreements, data use policies, and data sharing agreements with banking partners, service providers and customers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Active Bar membership in the United States with no record of discipline
Five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant legal experience (firm or in-house)
A genuine teammate - friendly, collegial, and someone people want to work with
Highest level of professional ethics, personal integrity, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
Working knowledge of, or genuine curiosity about, software development, complex relational databases, cloud computing, AI, and software-as-a-service (SaaS)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong and demonstrated ability to work individually and as a team, with minimal direct supervision - calm under pressure and adept at juggling competing demands
Interest in learning and analyzing complex statutory regimes and case law, and a talent for turning complexity into clear, sound conclusions
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat®, Microsoft® Word and Outlook, legal AI tools, and ability to learn and use proprietary customer/matter management software
Ability to work at assigned office location
Occasional travel up to 20%
Perform tasks for extended periods of time on the computer
Regular attendance and a regular work schedule are essential functions of this job
Ideal to Have:
Law firm or in-house commercial transactional experience (SaaS, data privacy, AI a plus)
Law firm or in-house experience in the payments or financial services industry
Familiarity working with software developers a plus
Annual Salary Range: $168,000 - $189,000
All submissions for open positions should be received through Yardi's applicant portal, accessed from Yardi's corporate website.
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About Yardi Systems
Yardi Systems, Inc. is a software company that provides investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. The company was founded in 1984 by Anant Yardi and has since grown to become a leading provider of real estate software solutions. Yardi's software is used by a wide range of clients, including commercial and residential property managers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and institutional investors. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
