SVP, Senior Sourcing Counsel

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

This executive will be the senior attorney for Synchrony in sourcing and procurement activities. You will be responsible for all legal aspects of our sourcing and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, mitigating risks, and optimizing efficiency across our operations.

Were proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Development of strategy related to comprehensive legal support of Synchrony Procurement organization.
• Structuring and negotiation of master services agreements, software licenses, IT outsourcing transactions, procurement of data center hardware, SAAS, cloud, consulting services agreements, artificial intelligence, analytics, intellectual property arrangements and other similar commercial transactions and associated ancillary agreements.
• Support of the creation of Request for Proposals and review of responses thereto for IT outsourcing transactions, negotiation of the applicable contracts and provision of ongoing legal support of final deals.
• Review and analysis of relevant financial institution regulations applicable to outsourcing arrangements, including those promulgated by the Fed, OCC and the CFPB.
• Support SVP, Chief Privacy Officer & Cyber Security Counsel on legal issues relating to business IT strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree, Juris Doctorate (JD) and at least 10 years of experience in financial services-related practice of a major law firm and/or in-house at a Fortune 500 organization
• Highly effective negotiation, communication and drafting skills, with a focus on interaction with senior managers, executives, directors and underwriters
• Demonstrated experience requiring strong judgment in questions on disclosure and deal execution, and ability to understand and balance legal and business considerations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple complex matters and projects across competing priorities and to drive projects to completion

Desired Characteristics:

• Dynamic Self-Starter: Proactively figures out and anticipates needs; resourceful. Detail-oriented with high expectations and accountability mindset. Intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility, combined with strong analytical and pragmatic problem-solving skills. Creative and out of the box thinker. Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to explain complex issues succinctly
• Highly Collaborative: Leads with a collaborative, humble and collegial style; fosters a culture of trust and transparency. Works well with others and as part of a cohesive team. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to authentically connect with others. A strong people orientation and high level of emotional intelligence.
• Relationship Builder and Influencer: Demonstrates effective and appropriate influencing skills with colleagues and senior management, inspires trust and builds relationships effectively across all levels in a matrixed organization. Able to manage up and down. Confidence inspiring gravitas and calm under pressure demeanor.

Grade/Level: 15

The salary range for this position is 200,000.00 - 330,000.00 USD Annual. This position is also eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan target of 25% of salary and an Annual Equity target of 25% of salary.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you dont meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, youll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heardbut valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, were building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+, with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, youll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

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