Principal Corporate Contracts Specialist

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.

Job Description : What You'll Do

Reviews, drafts, and negotiates Network contracts and rules that accurately reflect business requirements while minimizing risk to Discover.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You'll Do It

• Independently reviews, drafts, and amends complex Network agreements, rules and Program documents in consultation with the advisory attorneys, business partners, and other SMEs as needed. Influences and negotiates with stakeholders autonomously and drafts rule changes, incorporating broad stakeholder feedback.
• Utilizes the appropriate Discover contract management tools to manage workflow, track contracts, and retain accurate contract records.
• Ensures that Network rules, contracts, programs, projects, and assigned policies, procedures and controls are implemented in order to remain compliant with laws, regulations, and any company reporting requirements. Ensures efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
• Exercises prudent discretion and decision-making capabilities to draft contracts, complete projects, and enhance programs or processes, with manager / attorney oversight. Continuously improve processes. Demonstrates advanced organization skills and attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, clients and management, third parties, and counterparties as necessary to provide information and / or make decisions. Communicates updates and escalations to clients, colleagues, and management as necessary.

Qualifications You'll Need

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws :

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Deadline :

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-30-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation :

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits :

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include :

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

Recognition Program

Education Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Family Support Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work.To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover , a division of Capital One, N.A., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and / or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com .Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant's qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.

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