Legal Counsel

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Locations: New York City NY or Waltham MA | Hybrid

Get To Know The Team:

Your primary responsibility will be to manage the contracting process directly with clients within a fast-paced SaaS sales environment. This role reports to the Senior Counsel in the London office. An integral part of the Intralinks Legal Team, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills acting as an enthusiastic and effective liaison between Intralinks’s business units and our internal and external clients. The Intralinks’ Legal Team consists of 13 attorneys, contract managers and contractor administrators in the United States (4), Europe (3), Singapore (2) and Hyderabad (4).

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Ensuring the quality and timeliness of the contract negotiation and execution process across a variety of jurisdictions and time zones in North and South America (you may also be required to work across EMEA/ APAC time zones as part of the team’s global coverage).
• Provide drafting, review, negotiation and related legal advice and services on contracts. The primary responsibilities would include drafting and negotiation of contracts with clients, vendors and other strategic relationships, including services agreements, SaaS Agreements, software license agreements, non-disclosure and /or data privacy agreements (including BAAs) and other transactional agreements.
• Manage executed agreements to control costs/increase revenue, ensure compliance, and maintain service levels
• Assisting with time sensitive internal projects to advance and supplement the needs of business;
• Developing collaborative relationships – this position works across the region and the organization; people must feel they are being fairly considered and prioritized;

What You Will Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar.
• 2-3 years of experience in drafting and negotiating complex B2B SaaS contracts.
• 2-3 years of experience in commercial contract negotiation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple jurisdictions and engage with stakeholders at all levels, including staff and management.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving system and process issues.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in data protection and data privacy law is a plus.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

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