Legal Consultant - Contract Negotiation (APAC, Remote)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: APAC OUR FIRM Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and Flexionis-efficiently. We have experienced exceptional growth and success since our inception in 2019. Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service – and we deliver. We have a proven track record in this, often winning new clients through referrals. THE ROLE We’re looking for an experienced qualified Lawyer to join Avantia on a freelance/ consultancy basis to spearhead the negotiation of investment-related NDAs, Engagement Letters, joinder agreements and non-reliance letters. You’ll manage every phase of the contract process - from initial review and negotiation, guided by client playbooks, all the way through to document execution. Working closely with fellow global Avantia lawyers and paralegals, you'll dive into fast-paced, high-volume negotiations on pre-M&A contracts (mainly ELs and investment related NDAs), collaborating directly with counterparties while ensuring rapid turnaround times. This role is fully remote and allows you to practice law flexibly. Due to turnaround times agreed with our clients, we ask for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, spread across Monday to Friday. However please note that as this is a freelance arrangement, we are unable to guarantee regular work. COMPETENCIES

• Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines.
• Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our clients value and expect us to provide crisp, concise, and straightforward advice.
• Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice Law in any APAC jurisdiction or an APAC based expat with US/UK/European qualification.
• Must be based in an APAC time zone, due to our client service needs.
• 5+ years’ corporate/ transactional law experience, either inhouse or private practice.
• Familiarity of working with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms preferable but not essential.
• Experienced with independently negotiating investment related NDAs and Engagement Letters Benefits Compensation for the role will be paid on a fixed per-document basis, details of which will be discussed during the first screening call with our Talent Team. Recruitment Process -Call with out Talent Team -Contract mark-up exercise (independent task) -Interview with Legal Directors This offer from "Avantia Law" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 79% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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