Job Title: Contract Counsel

Location: New York, New York 10168

Salary/Payrate: $120k-$140k, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days in Midtown Manhattan office near Grand Central Terminal)

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00

Term: Full Time/Permanent

Bar Admission: New York State required

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-CB1

Our client is one of New York’s most established and respected financial institutions, known for its strong community presence, customer-first philosophy, and commitment to innovation within the banking and financial services industry. The firm operates across retail, commercial, and private banking divisions and prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and forward-thinking legal department that partners closely with business units to manage risk and ensure operational excellence.

Position Overview

The Contract Counsel will serve as a corporate generalist with a primary focus on reviewing and negotiating contractual agreements across the organization. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Privacy, Information Security, and Vendor Risk Management—to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and advance business objectives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly adaptable, and able to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of vendor and business contracts with an emphasis on risk mitigation.
• Resolve low to medium complexity issues arising from vendor contract negotiations, escalating matters as needed.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, documentation, and negotiation strategy.
• Partner with Privacy, Information Security, and Vendor Risk teams to address legal concerns in technology and data-related agreements.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend strategies to protect the institution’s interests.
• Ensure consistent handling of legal matters in alignment with organizational policies and best practices.
• Lead regular meetings with business partners to report on contract review status and key updates.
• Mentor and supervise junior legal analysts supporting the contract review process.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Active license to practice law in the State of New York.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience within a law firm, government agency, bank, or financial institution—at least 2 years focused on vendor contract negotiation and management.
• Strong understanding of information technology, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues related to vendor contracting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with internal clients while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities.