Legal Counsel

Job description


We are a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Our expertise serves over 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations worldwide.

Get to Know Us:
SSC Technologies is the world's largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. We offer end-to-end expertise across financial services operations, combined with proprietary software and solutions to service demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.

What You Will Get To Do:
Review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements with clients, suppliers, and counterparties, including client software licence and maintenance agreements and client administration services agreements. Support the maintenance and enforcement of SSC Group policies and procedures, particularly those governing contract approval and execution. Participate in risk management activities, including attendance at risk committees as required. Provide initial advice on disputes and claims involving the company, while coordinating with the separate litigation function. Assist with mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other corporate activities as needed. Provide legal advice and support to the HR team on staff disputes, claims, grievances, and other employment-related matters. Drive process improvements and enhance the efficiency of legal service delivery. Contribute to the administration of the Legal Team, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and proper document management. Engage in group training, learning, and development initiatives. Maintain and update legal templates, documentation, and collateral. Assist with departmental risk assessments and procedural compliance. Develop a clear understanding of corporate procedures and the SSC Group structure. Ensure the business remains compliant with all applicable regulations. Manage and liaise with external counsel on specific legal matters. Provide legal support on outsourcing arrangements, ideally with experience in the financial services sector. Exercise due care and diligence, ensuring all responsibilities are effectively organised and controlled.

What You Will Bring:
A proven track record collaborating with sales teams, not just procurement. 1 to 3 years PQE, with strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation expertise. Paralegals and contract managers with relevant experience will also be considered. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in business process outsourcing and/or software licensing (both SaaS and on-premise). Exceptional communication skills, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and clarity in both written and verbal interactions. Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with internal clients (including sales and commercial teams) and external stakeholders, bringing a positive and proactive approach. Proficient in Microsoft Word, with familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications being advantageous. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle high workloads, and meet tight deadlines effectively. Knowledge of Australian financial services laws and regulations. Understanding of data protection laws. Experience in drafting and negotiating IT software contracts. Knowledge of revenue recognition principles. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's essential to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense. Read more