Attorney/Lawyer

DescriptionOur client, an NYC-based pension fund, is seeking to add a Corporate Counsel (contracts focused) to their team.The Contracts Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's dynamic and evolving operations. Reporting directly to the EVP, Chief Legal Officer, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative legal team to work on a broad range of complex and sensitive legal and business issues to give real-time analysis and practical advice. This role manages multiple priorities across the different units of the organization, such as vendor management, publishing, property & casualty, technology, and benefits.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:• Serve as legal counsel to the business units and corporate units for a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts with an emphasis on contract review and support• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including complex SaaS and data technology-related agreements (cloud, cybersecurity, software licensing) and third-party consulting contracts• Collaborate closely with the vendor management team to develop standard vendor contract templates and SLA terms• Collaborate closely with the vendor management team to create and implement a contract and vendor management strategy and improve knowledge management practices, documenting necessary policies and procedures• Collaborate closely with the vendor management team to conduct due diligence, contract reviews and risk assessments, identifying non-compliance issues and mitigation strategies• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and the privacy team on legal and business risks, compliance and contract strategy• Ensure alignment with applicable laws and internal policies• Leverage and supervise outside counsel specialists as necessary• Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration• Other related duties may be assignedRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS• Skilled in contract management, problem-solving, strategic negotiations, with a deep understanding of risk allocation and mitigation and regulatory frameworks• Demonstrated strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with a business-centric mindset and a clear ability to translate business needs into practical legal solutions• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders in a clear, understandable way• Comfortable working autonomously but collaboratively, with a high level of personal accountability, able to make decisions in a fast-paced and demanding environment• Highly effective at building and maintaining strong cross-functional, internal relationships and with outside counsel• Demonstrated resilience, resourcefulness and self-confidence with a high degree of personal integrity• Willingness to solicit and receive feedback and ability to respond appropriately• Familiarity with U.S. data privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA, CCPA, CIPA) is a bonusJob typePerm