In House General Counsel

Join our movement to revolutionize the future of FinTech.

At the intersection of FinTech and the future, you’ll find National Merchants Association. Accelerate your career growth and your earnings potential with the industry leader in electronic payments.

This is a rare opportunity to join a 20-year strong company that moves at the speed of sound with an innovative culture and work environment that resonates with those who dare to dream big and are willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. We’re looking for talented people who are as excited as we are to help build the platform that powers the future of FinTech. We’ll also provide you with every imaginable tool and resource to ensure your long-term growth and success. While other companies are afraid of the future, National Merchant Association runs towards it. If you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

The in-house counsel is responsible for supporting corporate strategic and tactical legal matters. The in-house counsel will litigate matters on behalf of the company, from complaint drafting to collection efforts. The in-house counsel will also appear in court for hearings to argue the company’s position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, draft and respond to discovery, draft and oppose motions and demurrers, and assist in trial preparation
• Serve as key legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, property purchases, and corporate governance
• Judge the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, work with appropriate executives to define a strategic defense and negotiate settlements of disputes where warranted
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs, and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and legal implications of all matters

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Highest level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and collaboration skill

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Admitted to the Nevada Bar Association
• Experience and/or knowledge in California and/or Texas strongly preferred
• Experience in the banking or payment card industry preferred
• Experience working on matters of corporate governance with a board of directors

Travel

Some travel may be required with this position.

WorkEnvironment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The office is located in Summerlin, Nevada.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of NMA to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, national origin or citizenship, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered

domestic partner status, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, and compensation. In addition, NMA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.