Job Description



The IT Contract Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and the Chief Technology & IP Counsel to manage contract templates, draft and negotiate technology agreements, and assist with due diligence on IT-related assets in M&A transactions. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative financial services environment.




Responsibilities

• Maintain and update IT-related contract templates (software, data, technology services) for all business units.


• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating software and data license agreements, SaaS, services, and outsourcing contracts.


• Support the preparation of confidentiality, trading systems, FIX connectivity, API implementation, hosting, and research distribution agreements.


• Conduct IT-focused due diligence for M&A transactions, reviewing vendor and customer contracts for transferability and change-of-control issues.


• Summarize and analyze IP ownership and licensing provisions within target contracts.


• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and vendors to gather required documentation.


• Track contract lifecycle milestones and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.


• Prepare and maintain due-diligence reports, checklists, and closing binders.


• Provide administrative support for the Legal IT Transactional team, including filing and document management.


• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

• LLM degree and a paralegal certificate.


• Recent or upcoming law school graduate (highly preferred).


• Strong interest in IT transactional contracts and M&A due diligence.


• Demonstrated experience or coursework in M&A due diligence and closing processes.


• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.


• Ability to follow detailed instructions and exercise good judgment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience in the financial industry is a plus.


• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.