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Overview:Blackhawk is currently seeking a legal counsel to report to the VP, Legal. The successful candidate will support Blackhawk’s core business of stored value products in the United States. The candidate will take the lead on commercial agreements between Blackhawk and its clients.
This ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, resourceful and detail-oriented. The role requires a self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and “outside the box” thinker with excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to manage changing priorities and a diverse range of legal duties, and a desire to innovate, grow, and excel.
This position is a Hybrid role (2 days/week) out of our Portland, ME office or Coppell, TX office.
Responsibilities:• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to the prepaid industry, including agreements with financial institutions, payments networks, and processors
• Research changes to relevant law and regulations as requested. Make recommendations regarding the impact of proposed legislation on Blackhawk’s business.
• Build collaborative relationships with customer counterparts to educate them on contracting best practices and promote adoption of Blackhawk tools and resources.
• Support the creation and updates of commercial templates, policies, and procedures.
• Some travel may be required from time to time
• Law degree with outstanding academic credentials
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state
• +3 years of legal experience, preferably in a large law firm
• Understanding of and experience specific to US financial services regulations a plus.
• Excellent time management and organizational and project management skills
• Able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic self-starter with demonstrated initiative
• Creative and critical thinker with the ability to analyze information in a fast-evolving environment
• Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skills
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout the year 2025, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.
EEO Statement:Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.
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