Commercial Contracts Counsel

FULL-TIME | NYC (IN-PERSON)

About Moment

• Electronic trading has skyrocketed, with corporate bond electronic volumes growing 10x over the last decade
• Rising rates - from near zero to roughly 5% - have sparked a surge in demand
• Financial institutions are increasingly partnering with fintechs to modernize legacy infrastructure
• AI advances are enabling workflow automation that was once thought impossible

The Role

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements related to the purchase and sale of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial contracting experience, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to support business teams in complex, fast-paced transactions.

In this role, you will:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, master service agreements, professional services agreements, reseller/distribution arrangements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Partner with sales, product, procurement, and compliance teams to facilitate transactions while managing legal risk.
• Advise on contract interpretation and dispute resolution, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to streamline the contracting process.
• Monitor and analyze legal developments in commercial contracting and SaaS delivery models, and provide practical guidance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years post-law school experience, including at least 3 years directly focused on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial transactions; experience with SaaS agreements highly preferred.
• Familiarity with intellectual property issues in technology licensing and services agreements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to regulatory issues under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
• Experience working with or advising financial services, fintech, or investment advisory businesses.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

For this role, the salary range is $200,000 to $250,000 + equity. Actual compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and interview performance. 

In addition to a competitive salary and equity package, we provide every employee with:

• Grow into the leader you aspire to be. At a fast-growing company in an expanding industry, you can enjoy career growth.
• Comprehensive wellness package, providing top-notch health, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company reimbursement for most plans.
• Competitive compensation, top-notch gym stipends ($150), and equity into the company.
• Flexible PTO policy that people actually use — on average, people take three weeks off per year.
• 401k with employer match (4%) to help you save for your future.
• Paid lunches in the office, every day through Uber Eats and a free UberOne membership ($25/meal).