Legal Counsel - Corporate

Legal Counsel – Corporate at Nelnet

Organization: Nelnet, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3‑5 years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in‑house legal department.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including SaaS or technology‑related agreements.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Provide risk‑balanced legal advice to internal business partners.
• Identify and mitigate material legal and business risks.
• Assist with corporate governance, compliance, and ancillary filings.
• Support M&A, structured finance, joint venture, and restructuring transactions.
• Manage outside counsel on discrete projects.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and internal guidelines.
• Drive efficiency improvements in contract lifecycle management.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, finance, product, IT, security, and compliance teams.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base salary range: $125,000 – $165,000 (paid). Includes performance‑based bonus opportunities, stock awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

1. Visit the LinkedIn job posting: Apply here.
2. Sign in to LinkedIn or create a free account.
3. Submit your résumé/CV and cover letter through the LinkedIn application form.

Official Notification & Contact Information

For inquiries or accommodations: Phone: 402‑486‑5725 | Email: corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net