Details of the Organization

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms.

Details of the Job/Internship

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is hiring for the position of Associate-Paralegal (US Shift) with 4-6 years of experience to join their office in Gurugram. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Negotiate standard and non-standard contracts, customer paper agreements, amendments, schedules, statements of work (SOWs), purchase orders, exhibits, and particularly loan agreements.
• Review traded market documentation, trade confirmations, F&O agreements, notice addendums, and client agreements.
• Conduct document review for e-discovery and litigation support projects.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including preparing obligation matrices, revenue recognition reports, and MIS reports.
• Handle client negotiations and related projects to ensure timely execution and completion.
• Perform quality checks, attend commercial calls, prepare meeting minutes, and manage escalations regularly.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of finance-based contracts, derivatives, and exposure to European, Asian, and US markets (preferred).
• Supervise junior colleagues and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on various legal and financial topics.
• Prepare weekly dashboards and reports for internal stakeholders and clients.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• Additional certifications in finance or markets are a plus.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in negotiating traded market documentation, contract management, e-discovery, legal remediation, legal abstraction, and legal research.
• Prior experience in investment banking, financial services, legal process outsourcing, or law firms specializing in contract negotiation.
• Strong legal background with expertise in contract clauses.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and online repositories.
• Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and e-discovery platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Haryana

City

Gurugram

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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