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ACA Group · 6 hours ago

Contracts Associate

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. They are seeking a Contracts Associate to assist the Legal Department with preparing, negotiating, tracking, and organizing various agreements and contracts.

ConsultingCyber SecurityFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing, negotiating, tracking, and organizing client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other contracts, under the oversight of senior contract personnel
Communicate and interact with ACA clients, service providers, internal stakeholders, and others regarding delivery of contracts and other information under the oversight of senior contract personnel
Assist with maintaining ACA’s corporate records and legal files
Assist with scheduling and the preparation of materials and notes/minutes in connection with corporate governance matters
Assist with creating, maintaining and updating Legal Department templates and files
Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives

Qualification

Contract draftingParalegal experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAdobe Acrobat proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkConfidentialityAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required
One year's prior experience as a contracts specialist or paralegal required
Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with respect to sensitive ACA corporate and client information
Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one's own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
Dedicated to upholding ACA's high-quality standards and customer service focus
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet
Willing to undertake minimal travel

Preferred

Contract drafting experience and/or in an in-house setting
Certificate in paralegal studies or contracts

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
401(k) plans
Paid time off options
Time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays
Summer Fridays
Personal/Family Care
Leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
Student Debt Forgiveness
Pet Insurance

Company

ACA Group

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ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance advisor to the financial services industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Patrick Olson
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Borts, CISM, CDPSE
Chief Technology Officer
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