Paralegal, IT Contracts

Cantor Fitzgerald/BGC•New York, NY

About The Position

The IT Contract Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and the Chief Technology & IP Counsel to manage contract templates, draft and negotiate technology agreements, and assist with due diligence on IT-related assets in M&A transactions. The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative financial services environment.

Requirements

LLM degree and a paralegal certificate.
Strong interest in IT transactional contracts and M&A due diligence.
Demonstrated experience or coursework in M&A due diligence and closing processes.
Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and exercise good judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Recent or upcoming law school graduate (highly preferred).
Experience in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update IT-related contract templates for software, data, and technology services across business units.
Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating software and data license agreements, SaaS agreements, services agreements, and outsourcing contracts.
Support preparation of confidentiality, trading systems, FIX connectivity, API implementation, hosting, and research distribution agreements.
Conduct IT-focused due diligence for M&A transactions, reviewing vendor and customer contracts for transferability and change-of-control issues.
Summarize and analyze IP ownership and licensing provisions in target contracts.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and vendors to gather required documentation.
Track contract lifecycle milestones and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and maintain due-diligence reports, checklists, and closing binders.
Provide administrative support to the Legal IT Transactional team, including filing and document management.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.