Legal Counsel at Law

Legal Counsel

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. Legal Counsel plays a key role in supporting NISA's internal operations by providing legal guidance across several areas within the firm. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders to navigate a dynamic landscape of legal matters, with a primary focus on software-as-a-service platforms, cloud computing, emerging technologies, and operational review and negotiation. Specifically, you will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including contracts with third-party service providers (such as hardware, software, and data license agreements) and vendor and consulting agreements. You will be responsible for providing legal analysis and advice on laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance that impact NISA's administrative and operational activities. The Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel and will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel to deliver clear, effective legal solutions that support NISA's mission and product expansion.

degree with superior academic credentials from an ABA accredited law school

• At least 4 years professional experience in a law-firm or in-house with contract negotiation, general corporate law, or other relevant work experience relating to financial services, technology contracts, financial products, securities and related matters
• We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.