[Remote] IT Contracts Paralegal (M&A), Attorney Development Program

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm with a strong focus on financial and technological innovation. They are seeking an IT Contracts Paralegal to assist attorneys in managing IT-related contracts and conducting due diligence in M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining of the IT related (e.g., software, data, technology development services) contract templates for the Firm’s various businesses
• Assist attorneys with drafting, review and negotiations of various technology related agreements, including software and data licenses, services, SaaS, confidentiality, trading systems, FIX connectivity, API implementation, hosting, outsourcing, maintenance, consulting, research distribution and other agreements
• Assisting with IT-related due diligence in M&A transactions, including reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing vendor/customer contracts for transferability, change of control, and IP ownership issues

Skills

• Motivated and detail-oriented self-starter who is interested in entering IT transactional contracts field
• Demonstrated experience in M&A due diligence and closing processes
• Superior organizational skills are helpful for this position as it includes interacting with internal clients, counsel and others in connection with its duties
• Follow-up and strong communication skills are critical
• A successful candidate should be able to act on detailed instructions, be organized and should demonstrate good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Paralegal Certification and/or Bachelor's degree. If you are a law school student, you should have completed at least two (2) full years of law school
• Previous financial industry experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement)
• This position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.)

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