As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Get To Know Us:

SS&C Technologies is the world’s largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&C’s unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries. 

Why You Will Love It Here!

Flexibility: Hybrid Work ModelYour Future: Income Protection Insurance & Salary ContinuanceWork/Life Balance: Generous Bereavement & Compassionate leaveYour Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD InsuranceDiversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on DiversityTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C UniversityExtra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

As Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice, negotiate commercial contracts with clients and suppliers, and support SS&C Group’s business units and corporate functions. You may also act as the primary liaison between the Legal Team and specific business units, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving and promoting the initiatives and strategic objectives of the SS&C Group Legal Function.

Review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements with clients, suppliers, and other counterparties. This includes client software licence and maintenance agreements and client administration services agreements.Support the maintenance and enforcement of SS&C Group policies and procedures, particularly those governing contract approval and execution.Participate in risk management activities, including attendance at risk committees as required.Provide initial advice on disputes and claims involving the company, while coordinating with the separate litigation function.Assist with mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other corporate activities as needed.Provide legal advice and support to the HR team on staff disputes, claims, grievances, and other employment-related matters.Drive process improvements and enhance the efficiency of legal service delivery.Contribute to the administration of the Legal Team, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and proper document management.Engage in group training, learning, and development initiatives.Maintain and update legal templates, documentation, and collateral.Assist with departmental risk assessments and procedural compliance.Develop a clear understanding of corporate procedures and the SS&C Group structure.Ensure the business remains compliant with all applicable regulations.Manage and liaise with external counsel on specific legal matters.Provide legal support on outsourcing arrangements, ideally with experience in the financial services sector.Exercise due care and diligence, ensuring all responsibilities are effectively organised and controlled.

What You Will Bring:

The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism. They will demonstrate a forward-thinking approach, thrive in a collaborative global legal environment, and excel in engaging with both internal and external clients. These core attributes are essential for success in the role.

Experience collaborating with sales teams, not just procurement.1 to 3 years PQE, with strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation expertise. Paralegals and contract managers with relevant experience will also be considered.Proven ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts, with preferred experience in business process outsourcing and/or software licensing (both SaaS and on premise).Exceptional communication skills, demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and clarity in both written and verbal interactions.Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with internal clients (including sales and commercial teams) and external stakeholders, bringing a positive and proactive approach.Proficient in Microsoft Word, with familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications being advantageous.Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle high workloads, and meet tight deadlines effectively.Desirable skills:Knowledge of Australian financial services laws and regulations.Understanding of data protection laws.Experience in drafting and negotiating IT software contracts.Knowledge of revenue recognition principles.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @ www.ssctech.com/careers.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.