New York, NY/Hybrid
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
The Lead Contract Review Counsel will serve as a corporate generalist, primarily responsible for the review and negotiation of contractual agreements on behalf of Apple Bank. The ideal candidate will exhibit adaptability in responding to evolving priorities and business needs, adhere to operational deadlines, proactively identify areas requiring attention, formulate effective action plans, and offer recommendations that drive meaningful improvement.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Must hold an active license to practice law in New York State.
• A minimum of 6 years of legal experience in a law firm, government agency, bank, or financial institution, including at least 4 years focused on vendor contract management and review.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology, privacy, and data security as they pertain to vendor contract negotiations.
• Superior analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to think creatively, identify innovative solutions, and effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven capability to develop strong working relationships with internal clients while ensuring the Bank’s compliance with all legal standards.
  Visa sponsorship not available.
  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes

• Address and resolve low to medium complexity issues related to vendor contract negotiations, while ensuring senior departmental members are kept informed.
• Provide guidance to internal business clients regarding contract interpretation, negotiation, and documentation.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a diverse array of legal agreements with an emphasis on minimizing business risk.
• Work closely with the Chief Privacy Officer, Information Security, and Vendor Risk Management in matters concerning vendor contract negotiations.
• Identify potential legal concerns and recommend strategies for risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to maintain a consistent approach to legal matters impacting the Bank.
• Lead biweekly meetings to update business colleagues on vendor contract reviews.
• Mentor and supervise junior contract review analysts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.