Attorney - Vendor Management

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a highly motivated Junior Vendor Management Attorney to join their Legal Team. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts and vendor agreements, with a focus on enterprise technology transactions. The position also includes developing contract best practices, partnering with business stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with business needs, and analyzing data use cases for internal and external technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and vendor agreements, including SaaS agreements, software licenses, subscriptions for products and services with financial services vendors, market data agreements, and general commercial contracts
• Review and revise contracts to align with data use cases in collaboration with cross-functional groups related to AI and workflow management tool implementations
• Support the Data Use Council by reviewing legal terms for data use cases firmwide
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret business requirements into legal terms and conditions
• Advise on implementing key contract terms and mitigating associated risks
• Assist in developing and enhancing vendor contract review processes, including legal analysis and contract management tools
• Evaluate business cases, identify legal risks, and communicate critical issues effectively
• Provide advice on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity matters related to vendor arrangements; develop and maintain standardized documentation and risk mitigation strategies
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs and engagement letters as assigned
• Ensure consistency of documents, compliance with company policies, and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively with various business groups, demonstrating leadership, accountability, and integrity
• Manage workload efficiently and meet tight deadlines
• Develop and implement a playbook outlining preferred and fallback contract positions, incorporating market data and internal preferences
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• 2-4 years of experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department, with significant exposure to commercial contracts and vendor agreements
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to critically analyze complex issues related to sophisticated investment arrangements and transactions
• Capacity to operate effectively in a deadline-driven, high-pressure environment and prioritize appropriately
• Practical judgment, self-confidence, and a solutions-oriented approach to business and legal questions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate closely with senior management
• Innovative, proactive, and adaptable to industry and organizational changes
• Resilient and responsive with a strong drive to deliver results
• Strong academic credentials

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $135,000 to $150,000
• Actual salary may vary based on location and experience
• Total compensation may include additional components such as incentive compensation

Location

• United States (authorization to work without visa sponsorship required)