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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

Locations: Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; Boston, MA; Waltham, MA; Chicago, IL; Dublin, OH, New York, NY or Braintree, MA | HYBRID

Get To Know Us:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide legal support and strategic guidance across multiple business functions. This role works closely with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, finance, and procurement, and focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience in the financial services and/or SaaS industry and the ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of matters, including client and vendor contracts, data security, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including client contracts, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to advise on applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and assess potential legal risks.
• Collaborate effectively with various departments, including sales, operations, finance, and procurement.

What You Will Bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• 3–5 years of legal practice experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house roles.
• 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex B2B SaaS agreements, including privacy-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance; financial services experience is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Proficient with legal research tools and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work onsite at least six days per month.

Salary/wage rate is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions.

The expected base salary for the position in MA is between $148,000 USD to $202,000 USD.

The expected base salary for the position in IL is between $148,000 USD to $202,000 USD.

In addition to their salary, successful candidates may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus and stock options.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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.

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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 offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

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.

Salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions.

NY: Salary range for the position: $148,000 USD to $202,000 USD. Colorado: Salary range for the position: $148,000 USD to $202,000 USD.