Consultant Lawyer - Contract (Americas)

Overview

An established legal and compliance firm serving leading asset managers and private equity firms is seeking an experienced Lawyer on a consultancy basis. The role focuses on negotiating investment-related contracts including NDAs, joinder agreements, engagement letters, and non-reliance letters. This is a fully remote position requiring a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and management of investment-related contracts from initial review through to execution.
• Work closely with other lawyers and paralegals to handle high-volume, fast-paced negotiations primarily involving pre-M&A contracts.
• Collaborate directly with counterparties to ensure rapid turnaround times.
• Follow client playbooks and guidelines to maintain consistency and quality.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the USA or Canada.
• Minimum 2 years of corporate or transactional law experience in-house or in private practice.
• Proven experience independently negotiating investment-related NDAs.
• Familiarity with asset managers, investment banks, or financial services firms is preferred but not required.
• Must be based in North America to accommodate client time zones and turnaround requirements.

Competencies

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, providing clear and concise advice.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Consultancy basis with a minimum 20 hours per week commitment.

Location

• Remote, must be based in North America due to client time zone requirements.