Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Trintech, Inc. • $210K — $250K *

Plano, TX 75025In-Person

Information Technology

11 - 15 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

J.D. in Law or related field; MBA preferred.
12+ years of contract administration experience.
5+ years of management experience.
Experience in software subscription contracting.
Strong understanding of commercial contracts, including MSA and DPA.

Responsibilities

Lead the contracting function and team for Trintech.
Define deal negotiation strategies with sales leadership.
Identify and implement contract language improvements.
Create business objectives to enhance contracting efficiency.
Manage contracting activities to align with corporate objectives.
Develop and maintain a structured playbook for contract execution.
Analyze complex business issues and provide recommendations to senior management.

Benefits

Open paid time off.
Hybrid work schedule.
Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
100% company-paid volunteer time.
401k with company match.
Pet insurance.
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement program.

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Full Job Description

Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the contracting function and team for Trintech.
Works with global sales and vendor leadership to define the deal negotiation strategy and ensure contracts are completed timely.
identifies contract language improvements that optimize the Company's interests and corporate objectives.
Responsible for creating business objectives designed to improve the efficiency of the contracting process/function.
Identifies and recommends legal business processes and tool improvements, then leads the Company through implementation.
Manages the activities of the contracting function, ensuring that the company's interests and corporate objectives are served.
Expert on all matters related to Trintech contracts and defines and regularly updates a clearly structured playbook for the team to execute on.
Reviews and analyzes complex business issues to determine recommendations for commercial position to senior management.
Prepares and communicates information regarding contract status, risk, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations, and completion or termination. Ensures that contract risk profiles or rating are provided for all contracts.
Ensures contract status metrics are completed & properly communicated to sales leadership.
In the course of conducting and managing contract negotiations, interacts with midrange and executive level management representing clients from a cross section of client departments including sales, procurement, accounting, finance, and IT.
Engages outside counsel to support the company as necessary.
Works with the sales department to prioritize and facilitate timely resolution of client contract issues.
Manages, leads and develops a team of associates through timely performance feedback delivered during day-to-day observations, files reviews and semi-annual performance reviews.
Purposefully designs roles and development plans to grow employees and create career paths; identifies succession plan candidates and improves team performance.
Accountable to maintain the contracts database tool, grading criteria, and ensuring consistent and proper use by team.
Provides assistance to HR department for employee matters
Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

J.D., Law or related field.
12+ years of contract administration experience
5+ years of management experience
CUSTOMER
- Contracting experience within the software subscription industry
- Commercial contracts experience including MSA, DPA, RFP at the enterprise level
- Experience with SLA provisions
- ISO compliance
- D&O legal compliance
- AI governance (including data privacy)
- IP / trademarks
ENTERPRISE
- Risk assessment compliance
- SOC 1 and SOC 2 privacy
- Vendor contract review
- Demonstrated initiative to improve people, processes and tools
- Delivered high-quality, accurate results on time without frequent supervision in a fast-paced environment
- History of following through on commitments and establishing trust with business partners
- Strong communications skills including presenting to senior management
- Strong teamwork skills and able to coordinate across multiple business functions
- Possesses project management skills
- International compliance is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough understanding of applicable contract law and related contract issues and trends.
Must be a visionary, customer service oriented and a flexible team player with high energy.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues - excellent problem-solving skills.
Willingness to seek creative "win/win" solutions in a non-combative manner that enhances business relationships.
Ability to balance business goals and legal risks to come up with acceptable contracts.
Calm, cool demeanor and the ability to move quickly from deal to deal.
Strong business decision making skills.
Proven negotiating techniques and skills.
Effective leadership skills with a proven team-building work style in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of software licensing practices including related contractual terms.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels and departments within the company and with clients.
Experience with CLM tools and applications
Advanced computer literacy.
Excellent administrative management, interpersonal and communication skills required

What We Offer

Open paid time off
Hybrid schedule
Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
100% company-paid volunteer time
401k with a company match
Pet Insurance
Tuition/Continuing Education reimbursement program

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About Trintech, Inc.

Trintech, Inc. is a software company that provides financial software solutions to organizations. The company's solutions help organizations to automate their financial processes and improve their financial performance. Trintech's solutions are used by organizations in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Addison, Texas.

Learn more about Trintech, Inc.

Size

1,000 employees

Industry

Information Technology

Net Income

-$10 million

Founded

1985

5 Year Trend

-2%

Revenue

$100 million

NASDAQ

TTPA

* Ladders Estimates

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