Legal Analyst and Contract Negotiator (London)

The D. E. Shaw Group; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The D. E. Shaw Group seeks a proactive legal analyst and contract negotiator to join its Legal & Compliance team in London.

You will review, negotiate, and maintain various contracts, including confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and engagement letters, supporting a fast-paced investment transaction flow. You will work with Legal & Compliance and front office teams in London and coordinate with colleagues in the U.S.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and demonstrated achievement.
• 2–4 years of work experience in legal/contract review.
• Strong organizational, analytical, editing and proofreading skills; keen attention to detail.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in contract review; formal legal experience not required.

Responsabilidades

• Review, negotiate, and maintain confidentiality/NDAs and engagement letters.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance and front office teams in London and with colleagues in the U.S. and Asia.
• Support project-based work relating to investment process infrastructure and assist with regulatory/compliance matters in Europe.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

Contract review

Attention to detail

Project management

Editing

Analytical abilities

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Legal databases

Descripción del empleo

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a proactive, detail-oriented legal analyst and Contract Negotiator to join its Legal & Compliance team. This individual will collaborate closely with attorneys, supporting a variety of investment transactions and related matters. The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous, and collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assist with the execution of investment transactions with a focus on reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining various contractual agreements, including confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and engagement letters.
• Work directly with Legal & Compliance and front office teams in London and collaborate with colleagues in the U.S. and Asia to support a broad range of deal-related activities.
• Support project-based work relating to the firm's investment process infrastructure and periodically assist with regulatory and compliance matters that arise in connection with the D. E. Shaw group's activities in Europe.

WHAT WE'R LOOKING FOR:

• A bachelor's degree, along with a demonstrated record of professional and/or academic achievement.
• Two to four years of work experience and an interest in learning about complex investment transactions and the attendant legal and commercial risks.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities; proven editing, proofreading, and project management skills; and keen attention to detail.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in contract review at a law firm is preferred; formal legal experience is not required.