Legal Counsel

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC•Clayton, MO

About The Position

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $295 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $167 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply. Legal Counsel plays a key role in supporting NISA’s internal operations by providing legal guidance across several areas within the firm. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders to navigate a dynamic landscape of legal matters, with a primary focus on software-as-a-service platforms, cloud computing, emerging technologies, and operational review and negotiation. Specifically, you will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including contracts with third-party service providers (such as hardware, software, and data license agreements) and vendor and consulting agreements. You will be responsible for providing legal analysis and advice on laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance that impact NISA’s administrative and operational activities. The Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel and will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver clear, effective legal solutions that support NISA’s mission and product expansion.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with superior academic credentials from an ABA accredited law school
At least 4 years professional experience in a law-firm or in-house with contract negotiation, general corporate law, or other relevant work experience relating to financial services, technology contracts, financial products, securities and related matters
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
Licensed to practice in Missouri

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance across several areas within the firm, with a primary focus on software-as-a-service platforms, cloud computing, emerging technologies, and operational review and negotiation.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including contracts with third-party service providers (such as hardware, software, and data license agreements) and vendor and consulting agreements.
Provide legal analysis and advice on laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance that impact NISA’s administrative and operational activities.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver clear, effective legal solutions that support NISA’s mission and product expansion.