Senior Corporate Counsel

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
The Job At-A-Glance :
Q2 is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel that will support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in a broad range of complex legal matters for Q2 Software and its affiliated entities (" Q2 ") including assisting them with managing legal, compliance, and regulatory issues for a complex, publicly traded financial technology company. The Q2 Legal team is ethical, fast-paced, collegial, and professional and provides pragmatic, business-savvy legal solutions to empower Q2's business units to meet their goals in a timely, effective and compliant manner. The Senior Corporate Counsel position will reside in Q2's Legal team and report directly to the Deputy General Counsel.
A Typical Day:

• Negotiate and draft a broad range of commercial contracts to support business functions across Q2, including product, business development (channels), Corporate IT, security, compliance, accounting and finance, advising management on contract status, legal risks, and business terms of transactions
• Counsel internal teams based on a strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks and industry standards applicable to Q2's services, including emerging technology issues.
• Enforce and improve business processes for support, negotiation, approval, and execution of non-customer commercial contracts
• Support customer contract operations when needed, including handling escalations and negotiations during high-volume periods
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes, and offer appropriate solutions to complex legal questions
• Assist with due diligence reviews of target companies in M&A transactions
• Assist with integration of operations of acquired entities
• Review company programs and materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Support and manage (as applicable) the investigation of, responses to, and settlement and resolution of third party claims and litigation
• Develop, enforce and train on company legal and corporate governance policies to ensure continued compliance in a complex and dynamic regulatory environment
• Contribute to other Legal team goals and initiatives as needed; the Senior Corporate Counsel will be provided with ample opportunities to support and manage the much broader range of ongoing in-house legal matters for Q2.

Bring Your Passion, Do What You Love. Here's What We're Looking For:

• J.D. and bachelor's degrees from U.S. accredited institutions
• Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Typically requires applicable degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or applicable advanced degree with 6+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience.
• 8 - 10+ years of post-J.D. experience with a large law firm or corporation preferred, with a transactional focus and preferably negotiating technology and services contracts.
• Ability to embrace and adhere to the Q2 guiding principles
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adjust quickly to changing work priorities
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to legal issues in support of strategic business initiatives and objectives
• Trustworthy team player
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Effective leadership, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
• Other preferred - experience in the banking industry or with fintechs and data privacy.

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This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.