SCS Financial · 4 days ago
Assistant Vice President, Senior Associate Counsel - Procurement
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
4+ years expFocus is a leading financial services firm providing integrated wealth management and business management services. They are seeking an experienced attorney to support their procurement processes by offering expert legal counsel on commercial contracts, particularly in technology and data-driven agreements.
Financial Services
Hiring Manager
Sterling Freeman
Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Review. Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of technology and data-driven commercial agreements, including software, AI-enabled tools, consulting, IT, professional services, non-disclosure agreements and other standard commercial contracts. Address key contractual terms related to data rights, confidentiality, intellectual property and information security in support of technology-driven and commercial transactions. Execute contracts from intake through negotiation and execution, supporting timely and commercially sound outcomes and escalating complex or high-risk issues as appropriate
Stakeholder Collaboration. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including finance, tax, technology, procurement, vendor management, cybersecurity and legal colleagues, to ensure contractual terms align with organizational objectives and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Serve as a key legal partner throughout the vendor lifecycle, supporting vendor selection and onboarding, ongoing relationship management, contract changes and renewals, and offboarding, as needed
Contracting Policies & Process Improvement. Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and internal guidance to promote efficiency, consistency, and scalability in contracting and procurement practices. Support the continuous improvement of contracting and procurement policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with strategic business initiatives and operational needs
Regulatory Awareness & Compliance. Stay informed on evolving laws, regulations and industry standards impacting commercial contracting, procurement, data privacy and technology transactions, including emerging trends related to AI and technology contracting. Advise internal stakeholders on relevant regulatory developments and their implications for contractual obligations and business practices, supporting ongoing compliance and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Active attorney's license in good standing in all jurisdictions of admission
4+ years of legal experience with a strong foundation in commercial contract law, with a preference for candidates who have focused on technology contracts within the financial services sector, particularly in the registered investment advisor space
Prior in-house legal experience is required
Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and review, with the ability to manage complex agreements efficiently
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of contracts across multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Highly detail-oriented with a proactive, strategic approach to problem-solving and risk management
Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders and stakeholders, providing clear, actionable legal guidance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences
Benefits
An annual cash bonus
A comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k)
Company
SCS Financial
SCS Financial is an investment and wealth management firm based in Boston. It is a sub-organization of Focus Financial Partners.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Lane MacDonald
Chief Investment Officer and Chair of Investment Committee
Recent News
2025-12-10
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