At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.
Summary of the Job:
About This Role:
Key Accountabilities:
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation – Proactively engage with business units to ensure appropriate drafting and negotiation of non-disclosure agreements, Slice and Slice HIL merchant agreements, co-brand credit card partner agreements, credit card network agreements, contracts for the sale of credit card and/or unsecured consumer loan portfolios, and other contracts as assigned.
- Legal Advice & Counsel - Provide timely, practical and actionable legal advice and counsel to the Partnership division. Analyze unique and complex issues, conduct research, and develop recommendations to mitigate legal risk for the business unit.
- Legal Risk Management – Ensure that assigned business units have access to and utilize available legal risk management services and ensure that contract terms reflect FNBO's and the Partnership division's risk standards. Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks to senior leadership and recommend mitigation strategies. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess the impact on FNBO's business operations.
Team Accountabilities:
- Uphold the First National Code of Business Conduct and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation with internal and external team members to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
- Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will mitigate risk and improve profitability and efficiency for the organization.
- Demonstrate FNBO's values and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with a state bar
- 8+ years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Strong knowledge of contract law and extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build collaborative relationships, listen and actively contribute to discussions
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Demonstrate a consultative approach with the ability to analyze stakeholders' needs
- Display a positive business presence with management and external contacts
- Demonstrate sound judgment and apply logical and critical thought processes when developing and recommending solutions
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities
Preferred:
- Experience in the financial services industry, specifically with consumer regulatory matters and lending, is preferred but is not required
The Ideal Candidate for This Role:
The ideal candidate is a seasoned attorney who combines deep contract drafting and negotiation expertise with strong business judgment, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.Compensation:
Compensation range (base pay): $107,552.00-$182,838.00
This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.
Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Work Environment:
It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.Benefits Overview:
We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Time Off Programs
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
Employee Banking
Growth Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.
For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at [email protected]. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.
Job number: R-20261079Equal Opportunity & Belonging:
FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.
Learn more here.
FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.
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FNBO follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants)
Application Deadline:
All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with a state bar
- 8+ years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and contracts
- Strong knowledge of contract law
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
- Ability to think creatively and strategically and apply sound judgment
- Consultative approach with ability to analyze stakeholders' needs
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities
- Unrestricted work authorization; candidate must not require future sponsorship
- Experience in financial services, consumer regulatory matters and lending
Fnbo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fnbo and has not been reviewed or approved by Fnbo.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans include a matching 401(k) with an additional company contribution and other savings programs such as pension, stock bonus, and profit sharing. These features are portrayed as a strong component of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid caregiving time for birth or adoption and for serious family health needs, caregiver leave, new‑parent assistance, and childcare resources. These offerings are highlighted as helpful for employees balancing work and family.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is described as generous, combining paid time off with a broad set of observed holidays. Volunteer time off further adds flexibility for personal and community needs.
Fnbo Insights
What We Do
For more than 165 years, FNBO, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, has set the standard for outstanding customer service coupled with some of the most innovative financial products in the industry. When it opened in 1857, FNBO was a local bank that served only Omaha and the surrounding communities. Today, FNBO has locations in eight states and more than 6.6 million customers across the country. First National of Nebraska and its affiliates have nearly $30 billion in managed assets and 5,000 employee associates. We've come a long way in the last century and a half. As you browse through our site, we think you'll understand why we've been so successful – and why we're so excited about what the future holds for our customers and our organization. Check us out at www.fnbo.com.
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