Contracts Counsel

6 months ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Symphony.com Full time

About us @Symphony

We’ve spent the last 10 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one.  We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge . But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

Role Description:

Symphony is looking for a lawyer to join our established and well-respected legal team. This position will primarily focus on customer-facing contracting matters and provide key support for sales and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts ideally with technology and SaaS experience, supporting a wide range of business contracts, collaborating closely with business teams on deal negotiations, and providing key legal guidance at all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate, and interpret a wide range of contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties, including SaaS agreements, order forms/SOWs, data processing addenda, strategic partnerships, and agreements with consultants, suppliers, and other service providers. Work closely with Sales to manage requests and inquiries from customers and prospects, including RFPs/RFIs, supplier questionnaires, and requests for order forms, amendments, terminations, and non-renewals.  Become an expert on Symphony’s standard contractual positions, products, commercial model, and business policies to help structure deals, balance legal risks against business objectives, and provide practical advice to internal stakeholders. Assist with contract operations activities and related projects, including template management, exceptions tracking, and improvements to contracting processes. Assist with integrating commercial operations of newly-acquired products and businesses. Provide creative, pragmatic, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders within tight timelines.

Required Qualifications:

At least 2 years of post-qualification experience negotiating commercial transactions with a minimum of 1 year of in-house experience.  Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, analytical, and negotiation skills. Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Well organised person who likes creating efficient processes and operations. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and act as a legal support day-to-day commercial needs of the business.  Admitted to practise in a UK or European jurisdiction, or the New York Bar. Experience with technology-related contracts (e.g., SaaS) strongly recommended. Fintech background is a plus.  Experience supporting a high-volume, international sales organization. Experience working with financial firms and familiarity with financial regulatory regimes.  LegalOps experience would be a bonus 

Compensation:

Competitive salary Bonus Plan Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks:

Regional specific competitive benefits Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities

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