Assistant General Counsel Contracts

Valley National Bancorp

Morristown, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Attorney, Change Requests/Orders, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Processing, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, IP (Internet Protocol), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Legal, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Privacy Controls, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Statement of Work (SOW)
LOCATION
Morristown, NJ
POSTED
16 days ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of technology and commercial contracts, including:

  • SaaS / Cloud Services Agreements (subscription models, service terms, SLAs, support, renewals).

  • Software Licenses.

  • Consulting & Professional Services Agreements (SOWs, change orders, milestone-based deliverables).

  • Data Agreements (data sharing, data use restrictions, data processing terms, analytics, model training restrictions where applicable).

  • Vendor/Partner Agreements involving integrations, APIs, implementation, and managed services.

  • Provide pragmatic counsel on contract structure and key negotiation points, including scope, pricing, indemnities, limitations of liability, warranties, IP ownership, confidentiality, security obligations, and termination rights.

  • Translate legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business partners and help drive deals to closure efficiently.

  • Risk Management & Compliance Collaboration

  • Partner with Privacy and Information Security teams to evaluate and negotiate contractual provisions regarding:

  • Data protection and privacy requirements (e.g., handling of personal and sensitive data).

  • Security controls, incident notification, audit rights, and vendor governance.

  • Subprocessors/subcontractors, cross-border considerations, and data retention/destruction.

  • Support third-party risk management processes by ensuring contracts align with internal policies and controls.

  • Identify recurring legal risks and recommend playbooks, fallback positions, and process improvements.

  • Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Enablement

  • Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and training materials for stakeholders.

  • Drive improvements in contracting workflows, including partnership with procurement and CLM tools.

  • Provide internal training for business clients on key contract terms, negotiation strategy, and risk awareness.

  • Stakeholder Management & Leadership

  • Serve as the primary legal point of contact for assigned business units and build trusted relationships with leaders and cross-functional teams.

  • Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters, including cost control and quality oversight.

About the Company

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Valley National Bancorp