Contracts Attorney

Overview

An established independent broker dealer and registered investment advisor is seeking a Contracts Attorney to join their Legal team. The organization serves over 350,000 clients nationwide with more than $36 billion in assets under management. This role supports a broad range of commercial, vendor, distribution, technology, and regulatory-related contracts within the financial services sector.

The position offers the option to work onsite at the office located at 601 Office Center Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034, or virtually.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on a wide variety of commercial and contractual matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including vendor and technology services contracts, SaaS agreements, confidentiality agreements, and marketing, selling, and distribution agreements with fund providers, insurance companies, and other investment providers.
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable financial services laws and address data privacy, cybersecurity, service levels, indemnification, and termination provisions.
• Collaborate with departments such as technology, finance, compliance, business development, and marketing to identify contractual risks and operational impacts, proposing practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Manage contract workflows, ensure timely execution and proper recordkeeping, maintain contract templates, and advocate for best practices in contract management, vendor due diligence, governance, and lifecycle processes.
• Oversee litigation management and coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
• Conduct legal and compliance research and support various projects within the Legal and Compliance Department.
• Manage multiple priorities independently and deliver time-sensitive work products.
• Communicate effectively with internal business clients, support staff, external resources, and collaborators.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional legal experience; experience in the finance industry preferred.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar and in good standing in at least one state.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex legal and regulatory matters, provide guidance, make recommendations, and escalate issues appropriately.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance legal and business needs.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, especially when meeting deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Location

Fort Washington, PA 19034 (with virtual work option available)