Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting opportunity to join international bank as a Contract Attorney6 month assignment with potential for extensionAbout Our ClientGlobal bank.Job DescriptionThe Contract Attorney will work with a small legal team and will be responsible for handling agreements, and supporting different lines of business on a variety of financial services legal matters. Special projects may be assigned as they come up. Responsibilities include:Review, draft and/or revise (as applicable) various legal agreements, including but not limited to, vendor service agreements (with a focus on data protection, cyber security and information security clauses), outside counsel engagement letters, syndicated and bilateral loan agreements and various types of transaction agreements and amendments to such agreements.Provide general legal advice with respect to the conduct of a major financial institution's operations, including, but not limited to, the assessment and mitigation of the legal risks that may arise in the conduct of its operations, its compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and data protection, information security and confidentiality obligations and requirements.Monitor non-performing loans and prepare restructure or exit legal documents.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantJDNY Bar3+ years of relevant work experience as an attorney working on a wide range of agreements, preferably within financial servicesAdvanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite; especially Word and Excel, including creating and using pivot tablesMust be a self-starter, have an ability to successfully navigate an organization that is busy, problem solve, and use critical thinking skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills; in particular editing for grammar and punctuationDemonstrated ability to manage a high volume of litigation matters in an administrative capacity and execute on process in a timely mannerProven to be highly organized, execute with excellence despite short deadline pressures and balance competing projectsWhat's on Offer6 month contractCompetitive hourly rateContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN-082024-6522654Job summarySectorLegalSub SectorAttorney - In-houseIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract TypeTemporaryConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob ReferenceJN-082024-6522654
