Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts –
We are currently seeking candidates for a Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts opportunity with a top-tier Investment Management firm located in Boston, MA. The Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts will draft, review, revise, and negotiate general and complex corporate agreements for the organization. The Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts will be involved with a variety of corporate agreements, including NDAs, SaaS agreements, subscriptions, market data agreements, leases, engagement letters with auditors, consulting agreements, data protection agreements, fund operations agreements, employment search agreements, and event agreements.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate corporate agreements, including NDAs, SaaS agreements, subscriptions, market data agreements, leases, engagement letters with auditors, consulting agreements, data protection agreements, fund operations agreements, employment search agreements, and event agreements.
- Counsel internal clients on contract disputes with vendors, and work closely with senior leaders to develop solutions and settlements.
- Review long-term and short-term lease agreements for the organization.
- Maintain strong understanding of risk tolerance of functions throughout the firm.
- Create and maintain standard contract terms to reflect the needs of each department.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to create standard contract templates (as needed).
- Contribute to high-priority and high-visibility corporate policy initiatives, operations, and vendor relationships.
- Support special projects, additional legal matters, and general corporate proceedings as needed.
- Provide legal support for new office openings throughout the United States and international jurisdictions.
- Identify, address, and resolve complex legal and compliance issues throughout the organization.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school (Required)
- 7+ years of relevant contracts counsel experience
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating general and complex corporate agreements.
- Proven history of success working with a variety of corporate agreements, including SaaS agreements, NDAs, subscriptions, market data agreements, leases, engagement letters with auditors, consulting agreements, data protection agreements, fund operations agreements, employment search agreements, and event agreements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Great organization, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jenny at [email protected].
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