Legal Associate

Legal Associate - Investment Management - Boston, MAWe are seeking candidates for a Legal Associate position with a highly successful investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Legal Associate will be a part of the Legal & Compliance Global Delivery and Enablement team, supporting contracting and documentation initiatives related to client platform activities. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while contributing to process improvement and the development of technology-enabled solutions, including AI-driven tools, to enhance contracting efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of paralegal and contract experience within the financial services industry.  This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $40-48/hr (depending on experience). This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week in their Boston office. Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate investment management agreements, amendments, ancillary documents, RFP responses, and non-disclosure agreementsServe as a primary point of contact for advisory legal teams, business development, and relationship management partnersCollaborate with legal team members to support contracting and documentation effortsAssist with complex documentation issues and help establish appropriate controls and processesSupport the development and implementation of legal technology solutions, including AI tools and Microsoft Power Platform applicationsContribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, workflow design, and operational efficiencyQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field is required3-4+ years of paralegal or contracting experienceFinancial services industry experience required (asset management strongly preferred)Experience supporting legal or contracting functions within an asset manager, financial institution, or large corporate environmentFamiliarity with legal technology applications and process improvement initiativesStrong business judgment, collaboration, and risk awarenessExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts clearlyAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentAdditional language skills are a plus, but not required  If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at .