Procurement Attorney

Susquehanna International Group, LLP • Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), PA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Susquehanna is seeking a procurement attorney to join its in-house counsel/legal team at its Bala Cynwyd headquarters. The attorney will work directly with the purchasing team and advise the business units it supports on a broad range of procurement and commercial matters. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for software, technology, market data, professional services, equipment, and other goods and services. As a legal partner to the purchasing team, the attorney will collaborate with colleagues and business management teams to structure vendor relationships, manage risk, and develop practical solutions for issues raised by relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 3–4 years of procurement or commercial contracts legal experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong organization, effective planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to liaise comfortably with all levels of management.
• Initiative in obtaining information needed to proceed with projects and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations or urgent requests that may arise with little or no notice.
• Discretion and sensitivity when working with confidential information, and the ability to safeguard it appropriately.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment when evaluating project or assignment needs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness to work additional and flexible hours on occasion.
• Work authorization visa sponsorship is unavailable now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience negotiating technology, software licensing, and vendor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline legal support to Susquehanna’s purchasing team on procurement and vendor matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for software, technology, market data, professional services, equipment, and other goods and services.
• Advise purchasing and business teams on contractual terms, legal risks, and practical solutions that support business objectives.
• Partner with information security, compliance, and other internal teams to address issues arising in vendor relationships.
• Assist with streamlining the purchasing and contract review process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed