Legal, Technology Legal Transactional Attorney, Vice President, New York City
About The Position
The Legal Division is seeking a Vice President attorney to join its Tech Legal team in New York or Dallas. The team advises, counsels, structures, and negotiates technology, outsourcing, and intellectual property-related transactions. The role supports the firm’s private wealth management engineering and strategic sourcing divisions. The attorney will work closely with stakeholders across business teams, including engineering, on the development of financial technology products, services, and capabilities. The role also involves close collaboration with colleagues throughout the firm’s Legal and Compliance functions.
Requirements
- Approximately 8–10 years of post-qualification experience.
- Knowledge of technology, intellectual property, AI, and contract laws and regulations.
- Significant experience reviewing, advising on, and negotiating technology licensing and services contracts, including contracts for data, software, digital platforms, or other technology services.
- Experience partnering with fast-paced internal clients and supporting business objectives.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Be a team player with sound commercial and legal judgment and strong analytical skills.
- Comfort engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and senior executives.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- High level of initiative, integrity, and organization.
- Admission to the New York or Texas State Bar.
Nice To Haves
- Post-qualification experience combining law firm and in-house work, preferably within financial services or FinTech companies.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate technology agreements, including SaaS, software, data and content licensing, professional services agreements, and intellectual property arrangements, with a focus on cloud service providers.
- Instruct, work with, and manage external counsel and consultants.
- Work with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues to identify, assess, and advise on regulatory issues.
- Work with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues on structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Firmwide networks
- Benefits and wellness offerings
- Personal finance offerings
- Mindfulness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
