Temp-to-Perm Contracts Specialist

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temp-to-Perm Contracts Specialist in the New York City area.

Overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Contract Specialist with experience in commodities trading contracts and related documents at a top tier financial services firm.

Company: Financial services, global hedge fund firm based in New York City.

Experience: Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a large, global hedge fund.

Location: The role is full-time 5-days per week in their NYC office. Occasional remote work available as needed.

Salary: A permanent position will be offered to the right candidate after a brief temporary period and includes a very competitive compensation package of base and cash bonus plus the opportunity to receive other benefits.

Responsibilities Include:

• 40 hours a week expected; Occasional overtime as needed.
• Dual reporting into the commodities business partners and front-office access across various business lines.
• Assist with various commodities trading documents needs including filings and entity formation.
• Assist with document and data management.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the role, in the areas of:
• Understand and support regulatory and legal frameworks: Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements and trading agreement types (e.g., ISDAs, CSAs, prime brokerage, clearing agreements) to support regulatory adherences (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, UK/Ireland/Asia)
• Review and negotiate standard and non-standard provisions in trading agreements (escalating to counsel and business partners as appropriate).
• Collaborate with internal teams (trading, operations, treasury) to support account openings and facilitate documentation workflows.
• Looking for a dynamic person who wants to be a part of a strong team in the world’s leading hedge fund, with room for growth through demonstration of dedicated, agile, and front-office facing capabilities.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic team environment, is detail oriented, communicates effectively, willing to work autonomously, thinks outside the box and consistently strives to improve processes.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Non-JD career contract specialist; Candidates with multiple roles in short-timeframe will not be considered.
• Experience with preparing various regulatory filings, corporate governance matters (including coordinating board and committee meetings, drafting and posting board materials, and maintaining books and records)
• Experience with the deal closing processes including obtaining necessary signatures and negotiating and drafting related contracts with attorney oversight.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 237122