Principal Counsel

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

What You’ll Do 

Coverage attorney within Payments Legal team, with responsibility for advisory and transactional matters for Discover’s network businesses.

How You’ll Do It 

• Review, draft, and negotiate moderate complexity agreements and, with supervision, higher complexity agreements. 
• Provide thoughtful and creative legal advice and guidance to internal business partners on exiting and new Payments initiatives, existing and new legal requirements, emerging risks and trends, and regulatory matters impacting Discover’s network businesses.
• Develop strong understanding of Discover’s network businesses, payments industry, and business units assigned to her/his coverage area.
• Develops strong collaborative relationship with business and risk partners, colleagues within legal organization and others.
• Exercise prudent discretion and decision-making capabilities to draft contracts and other service agreements, complete projects, and enhance programs or processes relevant to assigned SME.
• Demonstrate leadership in taking initiative to improve the quality of team processes.
• Consult with outside counsel and subject matter experts as appropriate.
• Utilize Discover contract management tool to manage workflow, track contracts and retain accurate contract records.
• Escalate advisory and transactional issues to management as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, business partners, management, and parties external to Discover. 
• Ensure effective risk and compliance management by adhering to required standards and processes. 
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Payments Legal team and broader Legal Organization on continuous process improvements.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics 

• JD
• 1+ years of Legal experience supporting financial services products and services, or job related

Bonus Points If You Have 

• 3+ years of Legal experience supporting financial services products and services, or job related
• Active law license in good standing

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.