Job Description Millions of people interact with FIS-powered technology every day, often without realizing it. Behind those experiences are teams of innovators, problem solvers and collaborators working to make financial services more connected, efficient and accessible. Join us and help shape what’s next in fintech. About the role Achieves operational targets related to legal strategy, aligned with organizational goals and ensuring legal initiatives support overall objectives. Supports the creation, review, and negotiation of intricate contracts, including high-value partnerships, vendor agreements, and complex financial transactions. Assists with legal training initiatives to enhance the knowledge and skills of the legal team and broader organization. Your key responsibilities Handles comprehensive reviews of various contracts, ensuring terms are favorable, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives, while leading negotiation processes. Applies highly developed legal research on complex issues to support informed decision-making by senior management. Advises on employment law matters, including contract drafting, termination, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. Implements systems to enhance corporate governance practices, maintaining best practices in line with industry standards and legal requirements. Executes in-depth analysis of evolving laws and regulations relevant to the industry, providing timely and practical advice to stakeholders on compliance strategies. Counsels with cross-functional teams, providing legal insights and guidance to support business initiatives and fostering a legal-aware culture within the organization. What you bring Required qualifications J.D. with active membership in at least one state bar. 5-7 years of relevant prior experience within a trust company and/or technology company is strongly preferred. Strong communication, research, writing, and analytical skills as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience dealing with large, complex transactions Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced business environment and driving complex projects to completion. What we offer you At FIS, your career journey is yours to shape. We provide the tools, experiences and support to help you reach what's next. Here’s what else we offer: Opportunities to make an impact in fintech Internal career growth opportunities Personal and professional learning Inclusive, diverse work environment Resources to give back to your community Privacy Statement FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice. EEOC Statement FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Sourcing Model Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company. #pridepass

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