Attorney in Boston, MA

In-House

Boston, MA

Attorney in Boston, MA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Contract Manager I

Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as an internal "business consultant" regarding contract matters, performing complex work associated with client contracting services.
- Draft, negotiate, review, and administer complex, high-value, multifaceted contracts.
- Work closely with business stakeholders and external clients to address treasury management products, corporate formation documents, and company policies.
- Facilitate communication among sales, implementation, product, operations, compliance, risk, credit officers, legal staff, and client managers to resolve documentation issues promptly.
- Conduct analytic, legal, and business reviews of contractual language in contracts, schedules, and amendments, and develop provisions to ensure maximum benefit and risk limitation.
- Use strong verbal and written communication skills to represent the company in negotiations and communications with clients, stakeholders, and internal/external counsel.
- Perform contract administration duties, including contract request receipt, documentation, execution, and record-keeping.
- Develop strategies to manage potential problems on major contracts to meet organizational goals.
- Assess and advise business personnel on contractual issues and business risks to eliminate liability, ensure compliance, and reduce legal entanglements.
- Serve as an expert resource, advising company personnel on corporate policy, compliance, legal requirements, documentation standards, and procedures for developing contractual arrangements.

Education and Experience Information:
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- Juris Doctorate degree, paralegal/technical contract training, or equivalent work experience preferred (minimum three years).
- Previous financial services industry experience in corporate or commercial banking is desired.
- Previous legal experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of company legal structures, ., sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, LLCs, corporations, trusts, etc.
- Experience with transaction banking products.

Required Qualifications:
- Strong communicators who value feedback, can build relationships, and are quick thinking, flexible, and continuously learning.
- Broad knowledge and comfort working with complex legal documentation (contracts).
- Ability to conduct negotiations effectively, balancing competing objectives for optimal results.
- Ability to handle a full workload with tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Manage numerous competing, complex documentation assignments.
- Exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making, knowing when to escalate contract matters to managers and/or attorneys.
- Maintain objectivity in balancing bank risk with client needs and satisfaction.
- Reliability, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications:
- Previous financial services industry experience in corporate or commercial banking.
- Previous legal experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of company legal structures.
- Experience with transaction banking products.

Skills:
- Analytical Skills
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Prioritization Skills
- Strong project management and process skills

Salary Information:
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