Focus Financial Partners
We are strategic investors in RIAs, providing value-added support, access to capital for growth, and succession planning
Assistant Vice President, Senior Associate Counsel – Procurement
Location
New York + 2 moreAll locations: New York, Massachusetts, Missouri
Posted
18 hours ago
Salary
$150K - $170K / year
Professional Certificate4 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of technology and data-driven commercial agreements, including software, AI-enabled tools, consulting, IT, professional services, non-disclosure agreements and other standard commercial contracts.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure contractual terms align with organizational objectives and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and internal guidance to promote efficiency, consistency, and scalability in contracting and procurement practices.
• Stay informed on evolving laws, regulations and industry standards impacting commercial contracting, procurement, data privacy and technology transactions, including emerging trends related to AI and technology contracting.
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Active attorney’s license in good standing in all jurisdictions of admission.
- 4+ years of legal experience with a strong foundation in commercial contract law, with a preference for candidates who have focused on technology contracts within the financial services sector, particularly in the registered investment advisor space.
- Prior in-house legal experience is required.
- Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and review, with the ability to manage complex agreements efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of contracts across multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly detail-oriented with a proactive, strategic approach to problem-solving and risk management.
- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders and stakeholders, providing clear, actionable legal guidance.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- 401(k)
