Global Investment Contracts Analyst & Negotiator

D. E. SHAW & CO., L.P.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The D.E.Shaw group seeks a proactive, detail-oriented legal analyst and Contract Negotiator to join its Legal & Compliance team in London. You will collaborate with attorneys and front office teams to support investment transactions.

Responsibilities include reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining confidentiality agreements and engagement letters, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Two to four years' experience and a bachelor's degree are required; formal legal experience not required.

Qualifications

• Review, negotiate, and maintain confidentiality and engagement agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance and front office teams in London.
• Two to four years of relevant experience and interest in complex investment transactions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, editing and project-management skills.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in contract review is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of investment transactions by reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Work with Legal & Compliance and front office teams in London, and with colleagues in the U.S. and Asia.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters affecting Europe.

Job description

The D.E.Shaw group seeks a proactive, detail-oriented legal analyst and Contract Negotiator to join its Legal & Compliance team in London. You will collaborate with attorneys and front office teams to support investment transactions.

Responsibilities include reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining confidentiality agreements and engagement letters, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Two to four years' experience and a bachelor's degree are required; formal legal experience not required.