Staff Attorney & Contracts Manager
About The Position
The Legal & Compliance Department is responsible for managing legal risk and attorney advice for each of the Firm's functions. The Legal & Compliance Department also manages the Firm's regulatory profile under relevant securities laws on a global basis. Key functions within the Legal & Compliance Department include fund structuring, contract and entity management, compliance administration, special projects and institutional risk mitigation. The breadth of the Firm’s operations and products requires a diverse set of talents and capabilities among members of the Legal & Compliance Department and we look for individuals who can contribute meaningfully to one or more of these areas. As the Firm continues to grow, the Legal & Compliance Team continues to expand its staff and the areas of their expertise. The Legal & Compliance Department collaborates closely with Firm leadership and business unit heads to provide legal solutions to our growing business. This is a hands-on in-house legal role focused on commercial contract review, contract lifecycle management, entity administration, legal process execution and legal operations support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education required
- JD required, with strong academic credentials from highly regarded law school preferred
- 2+ years relevant experience (preferably from an investment management company, financial services company or law firm)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to meet deliverables, learn quickly and independently and improve processes
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in MS Office products, specifically Word and Excel and a working knowledge of iManage and Visio
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job responsibilities
- Proactive problem-solving abilities
- Willingness to take ownership of both substantive legal assignments and the detailed administrative and process-oriented work required to support high-quality legal service
- A “no task is too small” attitude
- Ability to manage changing demands in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking skills
- High level of motivation; have a strong work ethic; be a self-starter, proactive and results-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools in day-to-day work, with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, limitations and appropriate use of AI-generated outputs
- Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture
Responsibilities
- Assisting in review, negotiation, management and organization of various types of contracts
- Inputting contract terms into contract management database
- Managing contract execution and renewal workflow
- Administering and organizing contract management database
- Managing entity tracking database and reporting processes
- Providing support for other legal and compliance-related tasks and special projects
Benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
