ROLE OVERVIEW
In the role of Contracts Counsel, the employee will be responsible for the following:
- Leading the drafting and negotiation of vendor contracts across the business, including research, data, software licensing, telecommunications, consulting, hardware, real estate, recruiting and other products and services
- Skillfully managing both legal and practical business considerations while working collaboratively with various BAM departments to ensure timely and efficient review
- Developing and improving tracking system for meeting business requirements and improving efficiencies
- Reviewing and handling various legal inquiries by business units
- Willingness to contribute to broader legal team function and learn new skills and subject matter
- Assisting with document retention and organization obligations
- Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment, with good judgment regarding when to elevate issues
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
In order to effectively represent the Company and communicate with internal stakeholders and external counterparties, the employee must be someone who has:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation and transactional agreement experience.
- Practical experience representing financial services industry clients is preferred
- Strong desire to work collaboratively with the legal team and other groups within the firm
- A high standard of professionalism in all dealings with internal staff and any external vendors, partners, clients and regulatory agencies
- Problem solving skills and ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet/exceed deadlines
- Consistent work ethic through hard work, confidence and effort
- Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills
- Located in Chicago or willing to relocate to Chicago
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- At least 1-3 years of legal experience required
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Familiarity with the financial markets/finance firms is a plus
- Corporate experience is a plus