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U.S. Bank’s Law Division is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel who is authorized to practice law in the United States and is in good standing with the appropriate U.S. state licensing authority. This attorney will join the in‑house legal team supporting U.S. Bank’s payment solutions. The role primarily supports the North America fintech product organization, and reports to the Associate General Counsel with responsibility for fintech/payments products.
Job Responsibility:
Leading negotiation and drafting of complex technology, commercial, and reseller agreements
Evaluating and mitigating legal and business risks associated with products, contracts, and third‑party engagements
Ensuring global product initiatives comply with regulatory, contractual, and enterprise risk frameworks across the U.S., Canada, and Europe by partnering with others within the Bank, Law Division and outside counsel as appropriate
Providing pragmatic legal solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise risk posture
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Monitoring & Thought Leadership
Assist senior legal leadership with special projects and other legal matters as requested
Develop and refine templates, playbooks, contracting standards, and legal guidance to improve consistency and efficiency
Requirements:
Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
At least 7 recent years of legal experience in an in‑house legal department or law firm with a focus on: technology product development and launch, complex technology and commercial agreements, reseller or distribution agreements, intellectual property, privacy, data usage, and information security, third‑party/vendor contracting
Strong ability to identify legal issues and provide practical, business‑oriented solutions
Significant experience drafting and negotiating strategic and complex technology agreements, including reseller arrangements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex concepts for non‑lawyers
Strong client‑management, diplomacy, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Ability to lead projects, drive change, and influence decision‑making
Strong background in technology, intellectual property, information security, and privacy
Familiarity with payment services, global merchant acquiring, alternative payment types, mobile wallets, fraud and security products, financial services regulation, and AI (including agentic AI)
Experience supporting product teams in a regulated financial‑services or fintech environment
What we offer:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law