Director- Commercial Contracts and Legal AI (Lincoln, ...

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. The Director - Commercial Contracts and Legal AI leads the management of the Companyu2019s contracts and development and execution of the Legal Departmentu2019s AI strategy, aligning with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals. This role is responsible for contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk analysis, managing the creation, storage and retention of the Companyu2019s contracts including managing software tools for such tasks, identifying and implementing AI tools to enhance legal workflows, and serves as the primary liaison to enterprise AI governance teams. This role also supervises junior attorneys and contract managers. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Enterprise Contracting Excellence u2022 Lead initiatives to modernize and standardize client and vendor contract templates across business segments. u2022 Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Compliance, IT, and Business Units) to align contract terms with enterprise risk posture and operational needs. u2022 Support post-M&A integration efforts by harmonizing contract templates, processes, and systems. Strategic Legal Support u2022 Provide legal guidance on complex commercial transactions, including SaaS, licensing, data privacy, and technology procurement agreements u2022 Monitor legal and regulatory developments and best practices related to AI, data use, and commercial contracting, advise internal stakeholders accordingly, and review and negotiate contracts including AI provisions with counterparties. u2022 Contribute to Legalu2019s knowledge management efforts by developing playbooks, clause libraries, and training materials. AI Strategy & Legal Innovation u2022 Lead the development and execution of Legalu2019s AI strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals. u2022 Identify, evaluate, and implement AI tools that enhance legal workflows, including contract review, negotiation, and risk analysis. u2022 Serve as Legalu2019s primary liaison to enterprise AI governance and innovation teams, ensuring compliance and collaboration. Contracts Leadership & Team Oversight u2022 Manage and mentor the Nelnet Business Services contracts management team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Key participant in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise contract management software that will manage the organizationu2019s contracts and interface with sales management systems u2022 Oversee the deployment of AI and automation tools within the Legal team including NBS Contracts, to streamline intake, triage, drafting, and approval processes. u2022 Supervise junior attorneys and legal professionals supporting vendor and commercial contracts, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery. Metrics & Continuous Improvement u2022 Define and track OKRs to measure the success of the Companyu2019s contracting processes, and the impact of AI tools and process improvements on legal service delivery. u2022 Champion a data-driven approach to legal operations, using insights to inform resourcing, budgeting, and strategic planning. EDUCATION : Law Degree and admission to bar EXPERIENCE : 5+ years of experience as a commercial contracts attorney with a strong technology-forward mindset, and experience implementing and managing large-scale contract management systems. COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES + Demonstrated expertise in integrating AI tools into legal or operational workflows. + u2022 Proven leadership experience managing legal teams or contract operations. + u2022 Strong communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills. + u2022 Experience with contract standardization, automation, and enterprise legal operations. Compensation range for this position is a base pay of $160,000 to $180,000 + bonus, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK (. Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or . Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace. You may know Nelnet as the nationu2019s largest student loan servicer u2013 but we do more than that. _A lot more._ Weu2019re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and thatu2019s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, weu2019ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible. EEO Info ( EEO Letter ( EPPA Info ( FMLA Info (

Created: 2026-02-04