Associate Counsel
Associate Counsel at CPI Card Group — Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Company: CPI Card Group
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 119000–130000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
Overview
This position will work closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance Department and across the organization to provide legal services, including with respect to complex and routine commercial contracts, compliance, and other duties. This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and has varying responsibilities working with internal and external parties.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate customer contracts, vendor agreements, technology licenses, and other agreements
Assist with the development and administration of various contract policies, templates, and processes
Work with business leaders to develop or enhance legal strategies around areas such as product development and expansion, risk management, intellectual property, and geographic expansion
Assist with the preparation of RFP, data, and compliance request responses
Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive, pragmatic advice
Work with outside counsel, external stakeholders, and service providers
Provide clarification on legal language or specifications
Pay range depending on experience: $119,700 - $130,000, plus bonus potential
Qualifications
Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Familiarity with the payments industry and privacy laws, particularly as they apply to personally identifiable information, and information security is a plus
Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial law and procedures
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Superior writing and communication skills; strong attention to detail
Proven experience as a legal counsel in business setting, able to gain the confidence and trust of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems and to think strategically and beyond existing solutions and frameworks
Ability to work collaboratively, cross-functionally and with diverse teams; ability to clearly articulate and present complex advice to executives, other employees, and external constituencies
Positive, team-oriented approach to the task at hand
Ability to work independently, with the judgment to know when to raise concerns to others in the organization
Requirements
Juris Doctorate degree from a top tier law school
Licensed to practice law, preferably in Colorado
A minimum of three to five years of progressive experience as a transactional attorney, ideally with at least one year as in-house counsel or firm; broad, mid-sized company commercial experience preferred
Physical Requirements
This position will work remotely, with ability to work in the corporate office from time to time. Office environment may include periodic exposure to production facility moderate noise areas.
While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
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
Company Overview
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.
Benefits
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.
CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.