Legal Associate – Investment Management – New York City, NY
We are seeking candidates for a Legal Associate position with a highly successful investment management firm located in New York City, NY. The Legal Associate will be a part of the Legal & Compliance Global Delivery and Enablement team, supporting contracting and documentation initiatives related to client platform activities. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while contributing to process improvement and the development of technology-enabled solutions, including AI-driven tools, to enhance contracting efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of paralegal and contract experience within the financial services industry.
This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $40-48/hr (depending on experience). This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week in their NYC office.
Responsibilities:
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Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements, amendments, ancillary documents, RFP responses, and non-disclosure agreements
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Serve as a primary point of contact for advisory legal teams, business development, and relationship management partners
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Collaborate with legal team members to support contracting and documentation efforts
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Assist with complex documentation issues and help establish appropriate controls and processes
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Support the development and implementation of legal technology solutions, including AI tools and Microsoft Power Platform applications
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, workflow design, and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field is required
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3-4+ years of paralegal or contracting experience
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Financial services industry experience required (asset management strongly preferred)
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Experience supporting legal or contracting functions within an asset manager, financial institution, or large corporate environment
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Familiarity with legal technology applications and process improvement initiatives
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Strong business judgment, collaboration, and risk awareness
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts clearly
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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Additional language skills are a plus, but not required
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at [email protected].
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