bryan close

director and associate counsel, global payments

About

In-house legal counsel providing legal guidance to clients to achieve business objectives.

Country

united states

City

denver

Industry

financial services

Skill

financial services, banking, interpersonal communication abilities, public speaking, oral and written communication skills, risk management, customer service, leadership, corporate advisory, tcpa, escheatment, truth in savings act, unclaimed property, privacy law, contract negotiation, business development, analytical skills, equal credit opportunity act, financial regulation, servicemembers civil relief act, fair credit reporting act, sweepstakes, legal research, legal writing, corporate law, marketing, banking law

Experience

director and associate counsel, global payments

western union

2019-5 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

counsel - direct banking products

discover financial services

2015-6 - 2019-5 · 4 yrs

* Provided actionable legal advice to facilitate achievement of business objectives * Partnered with business clients to develop strategic solutions to mitigate and, where possible, eliminate legal risks including new business initiatives, vendor relationships and third-party contracts, marketing, training, regulatory exams, risk assessments, and review and approval of policies and procedures * Identified, assessed and communicated legal and regulatory developments, and advise the business on best practices to comply with legal and regulatory requirements * Drafted and negotiated various types of contracts, including vendor contracts and professional services agreements * Advised on laws related to online, mobile and digital marketing, as well as sweepstakes * Communicated effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization including senior management