INSPYR Solutions
Associate Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts / Procurement)
BGSF, now becoming INSPYR Solutions, is partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire an Associate Director to join its U.S. Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a broad range of matters across multiple businesses and operations of the institution, with a primary focus on commercial contracts and outsourcing.
Base Pay Range $175,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of commercial and vendor contracts across multiple business functions.
Provides legal guidance on complex and bespoke issues arising in contractual negotiations, including intellectual property, cybersecurity, data protection, emerging technologies, and regulatory compliance within a regulated industry.
Supports internal stakeholders with the review and negotiation of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
Assists with third-party risk assessments and due diligence, including advising on regulatory developments and evaluating contractual risk provisions.
Supports internal entities with the drafting and structuring of intercompany agreements.
Collaborates closely with cross-functional partners and senior leadership, delivering legal advice on matters critical to operational effectiveness and strategic initiatives.
Conducts legal research as needed and contributes to the ongoing enhancement of legal templates, clause libraries, negotiation guidelines, and playbooks used by internal teams.
Monitors the evolving regulatory landscape, including maintaining awareness of emerging legislation, policy developments, and relevant industry best practices.
Manages relationships with external counsel, including oversight of legal spend and invoice review.
Incorporates organizational risk appetite and risk culture into day-to-day legal advice and decision-making.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing expertise in new or unfamiliar practice areas.
Promotes adherence to organizational values and codes of conduct, while supporting effective business controls related to operational, compliance, sanctions, anti-money laundering, and conduct risk.
Ideal Candidate Profile
3–5 years of post-law school experience in commercial contracts from a top-tier law firm or financial institution
Deep understanding of vendor agreements, licensing agreements, process services agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, market data agreements and other similar documents.
J.D. degree and licensed attorney in good standing
Bright, enthusiastic, and intellectually curious, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
Competitive base salary range
25% annual target bonus
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for this position. All applicants must reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with willingness to be in office 4-days weekly.
Samantha Snyder – ssnyder@bgsf.com
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal
Industries Banking, Investment Banking, and Legal Services
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Base Pay Range $175,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of commercial and vendor contracts across multiple business functions.
Provides legal guidance on complex and bespoke issues arising in contractual negotiations, including intellectual property, cybersecurity, data protection, emerging technologies, and regulatory compliance within a regulated industry.
Supports internal stakeholders with the review and negotiation of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
Assists with third-party risk assessments and due diligence, including advising on regulatory developments and evaluating contractual risk provisions.
Supports internal entities with the drafting and structuring of intercompany agreements.
Collaborates closely with cross-functional partners and senior leadership, delivering legal advice on matters critical to operational effectiveness and strategic initiatives.
Conducts legal research as needed and contributes to the ongoing enhancement of legal templates, clause libraries, negotiation guidelines, and playbooks used by internal teams.
Monitors the evolving regulatory landscape, including maintaining awareness of emerging legislation, policy developments, and relevant industry best practices.
Manages relationships with external counsel, including oversight of legal spend and invoice review.
Incorporates organizational risk appetite and risk culture into day-to-day legal advice and decision-making.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing expertise in new or unfamiliar practice areas.
Promotes adherence to organizational values and codes of conduct, while supporting effective business controls related to operational, compliance, sanctions, anti-money laundering, and conduct risk.
Ideal Candidate Profile
3–5 years of post-law school experience in commercial contracts from a top-tier law firm or financial institution
Deep understanding of vendor agreements, licensing agreements, process services agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, market data agreements and other similar documents.
J.D. degree and licensed attorney in good standing
Bright, enthusiastic, and intellectually curious, with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
Competitive base salary range
25% annual target bonus
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for this position. All applicants must reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with willingness to be in office 4-days weekly.
Samantha Snyder – ssnyder@bgsf.com
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Legal
Industries Banking, Investment Banking, and Legal Services
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