Highlights
Work collaboratively with business leaders and other members of the legal team to: Serve as primary legal contact for assigned business units, providing strategic guidance on a broad spectrum of legal issues. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of complex agreements, including enterprise master agreements, software licensing, SaaS, payment processing, professional services, marketing and vendor agreements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Overland Park, KS |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
Description
Description
Tyler Technologies is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join our legal team. The Corporate Attorney will provide strategic legal guidance and serve as principal negotiator of certain client and vendor contracts for a variety of Tyler's business units. The Corporate Attorney will assist in responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and provide its assigned business units with a broad spectrum of business counseling and legal advice. This is a fast-paced position which offers you the ability to join a stable, growing, publicly traded company and interact with all levels of the company.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with business leaders and other members of the legal team to:
Serve as primary legal contact for assigned business units, providing strategic guidance on a broad spectrum of legal issues.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of complex agreements, including enterprise master agreements, software licensing, SaaS, payment processing, professional services, marketing and vendor agreements.
Review and prepare responses to government RFPs.
Track legislation and new industry rules, trends and regulations concerning payment transactions.
Effectively communicate directly with leaders regarding legal matters.
Constantly learn, improve and adapt to new industry trends and requirements.
Complete other ad hoc legal assignments.
Qualifications
- J.D. from accredited U.S. law school; licensed in good standing with a State Bar, as applicable per location.
- 2-7 years of general corporate or commercial contract experience as an attorney, preferably at a large law firm.
- Prior experience negotiating complex contracts, preferably related to Fintech, payment systems, money transmission, or software licensing.
- Background in handling privacy and AI compliance matters
- Experience contracting with state or federal governments is desirable, but not necessary.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and provide business-practical legal advice.
- Self-starter and ability to manage various independent tasks and customers.
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team environment.
- The ability to travel up to once/month for onsite contract negotiations and client collaboration.
About Company
Founded in 1966 and based in Plano, Texas, Tyler Technologies is the largest national provider of integrated software systems and information technology services exclusively focused on the public sector. Simply put — Tyler empowers people who serve the public.
We devote all of our time, energy and resources to help local governments and school districts become more efficient, accessible and responsive. At more than 11,000 local government offices in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and other international locations, our clients can attest to our ability to fulfill this promise.
Tyler delivers an expansive portfolio of software and service solutions designed to automate mission-critical public sector operations, including:
State & Local Government Solutions
Working With Us
Working at Tyler means you are part of a vibrant community of professionals who care about their clients as much as they care about each other. We work closely, sharing knowledge and inspiring each other to learn and grow so that we can continually improve service to our clients. When you work at Tyler, you receive benefits that support your health and well-being. Our comprehensive offering was created to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of our staff.
Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
We devote all of our time, energy and resources to help local governments and school districts become more efficient, accessible and responsive. At more than 11,000 local government offices in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and other international locations, our clients can attest to our ability to fulfill this promise.
Tyler delivers an expansive portfolio of software and service solutions designed to automate mission-critical public sector operations, including:
State & Local Government Solutions
- ERP | Financial
- Courts & Justice
- Appraisal & Tax
- Records & Documents
- Planning, Permitting & Licensing
- Public Safety
- Student Management
- Financial
Working With Us
Working at Tyler means you are part of a vibrant community of professionals who care about their clients as much as they care about each other. We work closely, sharing knowledge and inspiring each other to learn and grow so that we can continually improve service to our clients. When you work at Tyler, you receive benefits that support your health and well-being. Our comprehensive offering was created to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of our staff.
Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.