Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
The Opportuni****ty:
The Corporate Counsel will be involved in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of contracts—including vendor and commercial agreements, service contracts, and NDAs—and advising internal clients on contract interpretation and legal risk. The attorney will also lead negotiations and provide legal counsel on strategic partnerships, network membership, and corporate investment. The attorney will support Product teams with legal guidance throughout the development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include advising on corporate governance, insurance matters, information security, and privacy issues, while acting as a trusted legal partner to cross-functional teams.
Day in t****he Life:
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial contracts, such as vendor and commercial agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risk, and the practical implications of contract terms on business operations
Lead negotiations and provide legal counsel on strategic partnerships, network membership agreements, and corporate investment transactions.
Collaborate with the product organization and cross-functional stakeholders to provide legal guidance throughout the product development lifecycle, including go-to-market strategies and regulatory considerations.
Advise on corporate insurance matters, including coverage evaluation, policy review, and claims-related advice.
Provide legal support on corporate governance matters, including entity management, registration, and internal policies.
Advise on information security and privacy issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
Assist senior internal counsel with matters including legal research projects and commercial disputes.
Act as a trusted legal partner to cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Technology, Product, and Operations, supporting day-to-day legal needs and strategic initiatives.
Ability to travel as needed to successfully perform position responsibilities, and handle disruptive work schedules, deadlines and unpredictable events.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Legal department and broader business objectives.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree and JD Degree (from ABA accredited law school) required. Admission to a state bar with an active membership in good standing required.
Five (5) years’ experience as an attorney in drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts.
Ability to quickly and accurately identify legal and business issues and risks
Familiarity with the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, National Credit Union Administration regulations and data privacy laws preferred
Exposure to contract disputes, including dispute resolution and/or litigation is preferred
Experience within a corporate legal environment preferred.
Experience working in the technology or financial services sector preferred.
About Velera
At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.
Pay Equity
$110,100.00 - $143,100.00
Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Great Work/Life Benefits!
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
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This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.
As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.