Counsel - Vendor Contracts

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

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Position Overview

PIMCO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney with 4+ years of commercial vendor contract experience to join our dynamic Legal team. In this role, you will provide critical legal support for third-party vendor contracts and partner closely with PIMCO’s procurement and technology functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, mitigating legal risks, and enabling seamless business operations through expert contract management and legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and support to business partners on a wide range of vendor contract matters, ensuring alignment with PIMCO’s policies, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and related tools to enhance efficiency and consistency in contract processes

• Collaborate effectively with various functions, including procurement and technology, and cross-functional teams to facilitate internal approvals, contract reviews, and timely execution

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage diverse commercial vendor contracts, including service agreements, licensing agreements, and related documents

• Oversee and coordinate with external counsel as necessary to ensure comprehensive legal support and risk mitigation

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate legal risks associated with vendor relationships and contractual terms

• Support internal stakeholders in resolving contract disputes and addressing legal issues promptly and effectively

• Stay abreast of evolving laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting vendor contracts and commercial agreements

• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives, providing flexible and responsive legal support as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in commercial contract law, preferably within a corporate legal department or reputable law firm

• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor and commercial contracts with a strong focus on risk management and compliance

• Deep understanding of contract law principles, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams

• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and legal-operations tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services or investment management industry

• Familiarity with procurement processes, vendor management, and best practices

• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities

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