Contracts Legal Associate - Investment Management - Boston, MA
We are seeking candidates for a Contracts Legal Associate position with a highly successful investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Contracts Legal Associate will be a part of the Legal & Compliance Global Delivery and Enablement team, supporting contracting and documentation initiatives related to client platform activities. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while contributing to process improvement and the development of technology-enabled solutions, including AI-driven tools, to enhance contracting efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of paralegal and contract experience within the financial services industry.
This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $40-48/hour (depending on experience). This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week in their Boston office.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements, amendments, ancillary documents, RFP responses, and non-disclosure agreements
Serve as a primary point of contact for advisory legal teams, business development, and relationship management partners
Collaborate with legal team members to support contracting and documentation efforts
Assist with complex documentation issues and help establish appropriate controls and processes
Support the development and implementation of legal technology solutions, including AI tools and Microsoft Power Platform applications
Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, workflow design, and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field is required
3-4+ years of paralegal or contracting experience
Financial services industry experience required (asset management strongly preferred)
Experience supporting legal or contracting functions within an asset manager, financial institution, or large corporate environment
Familiarity with legal technology applications and process improvement initiatives
Strong business judgment, collaboration, and risk awareness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts clearly
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Additional language skills are a plus, but not required
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Lydia at Lsinger@daleyaa.com.
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