Description:

Your Team Responsibilities
At the forefront of the financial services industry, we offer a fast-paced yet collaborative environment, built on a strong culture of teamwork and close working relationships across all levels of management. This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional, highly experienced and motivated lawyer to join our Global Technology Procurement Legal team, taking on a senior role as Executive Director. You will provide strategic legal counsel and oversee high-value, complex procurement matters, driving pragmatic legal solutions and calculated risk-taking to support the firm's objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the firm's global procurement, business, and legal leadership teams on high-profile and high-value matters.
Lead the negotiation of sophisticated technology and data agreements, including software, outsourcing, cloud services, telecom, consulting, and various professional services agreements.
Focus on providing pragmatic legal solutions that align with business goals while assessing and managing risk effectively.
Oversee real estate lease agreements and related property matters, ensuring alignment with long-term property strategies.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders such as Procurement, Privacy, Information Security, Compliance, and senior business leaders to ensure seamless execution of transactions aligned with the firm's objectives.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior legal team members, fostering their growth and enhancing overall team capability.
Represent the firm in high-stakes negotiations and external engagements, serving as a lead advocate in complex and sensitive matters.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

15+ years of legal experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex technology, IP, and data transactions, with a proven track record of leadership.
Qualification in New York but can be located on the East Coast of the US
Extensive experience in the financial services or technology industries, with a good understanding of regulatory and operational frameworks.
Expertise in real estate lease agreements is preferred, with a solid understanding of leasing structures and property law.
Management experience is preferred, with demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams in a professional and high-performing environment.
Superior communication, negotiation, and drafting skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all organizational levels and across geographies.
Proven ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice using problem-solving skills and to take calculated risks to achieve organizational goals.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion, while promoting a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Significant experience in a large law firm preferred.