Legal Counsel

SS&C Technologies

Legal Counsel for financial services firm drafting and negotiating contracts related to fund administration. Advising on compliance and corporate matters in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including services agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, side letters, novation and assignments, settlements and releases, data privacy agreements and other transactional documents.
Advising on legal obligations arising in connection with services contracts, as well as the review and resolution of legal-related issues and questions that arise with respect to the provision of fund administration services, including anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, data protection laws, jurisdiction specific regulations, securities and investment advisory laws.
Provide strategic counsel on commercial, compliance, and corporate matters, contribute to process and template improvements, and build strong relationships across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Minimum of 3 years of in-house legal experience, preferably within financial services (e.g., fund administration, investment management, banking, or broker-dealer environments).
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating commercial contracts, with a proven track record of successfully managing contract negotiations and related transactions, including agreements involving: Confidentiality, Liability and indemnification, Information technology and intellectual property, Data security and privacy
Strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work independently with confidence and initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with AI tools and technologies is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
a 401(k) plan with company match
paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
professional development reimbursement opportunity

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting legal agreementsreviewing legal agreementsnegotiating contractscontract managementdata privacy lawsanti-money laundering (AML) regulationssecurities lawsinvestment advisory lawscommercial contractsintellectual property

Soft Skills

strong judgmentprofessionalismindependenceinitiativeinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationorganizational skillsprioritizationtime management

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active membership in U.S. state bar