Senior Contract Attorney

Ultimus Fund Solutions

. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across fund administration, fund accounting, transfer agency, middle office, distribution, and compliance services .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements within financial services, with a strong understanding of regulatory obligations and compliance frameworks. Proficient in managing the contract lifecycle and providing legal guidance on relevant investment acts and SEC regulations.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Admission In Good StandingFive Years Of Experience In Financial Services Contract DraftingWorking Knowledge Of The Investment Company Act Of 1940Experience Supporting M&A Diligence Or Integration

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceCommercial AgreementsInvestment Company Act Of 1940Investment Advisers Act Of 1940Securities Exchange Act Of 1934Securities Act Of 1933AML Program RequirementsM&A Diligence

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Oral Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Concurrent MattersAbility To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment

Industry Keywords

Fund AdministrationBroker-DealerRegistered Investment AdviserAlternative Investment FundsMutual Fund AdministrationTransfer AgencyCompliance FrameworksGDPRCCPACPRA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across fund administration, fund accounting, transfer agency, middle office, distribution, and compliance services
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, regulatory obligations, and commercial terms
Provide legal guidance on the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and applicable SEC rules and regulations
Support broker-dealer and investment advisory client relationships regarding FINRA and SEC requirements
Collaborate with compliance on AML, Regulation S-P, GDPR, DPL, CCPA, CPRA, and related requirements in contracts and RFI responses
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and complex transactional matters
Partner with commercial, operations, and onboarding teams to align contract terms with operational capabilities
Manage the contract lifecycle from negotiation through execution, including version control, executed document filing, and administrative close-out
Support M&A-related contract diligence and integration workstreams
Perform other duties as required and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of five years of experience in financial services contract drafting and negotiation
Working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Securities Act of 1933
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in a financial services context
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Equivalent education and experience will be considered
Preferred: experience spanning mutual fund administration, broker-dealer, and registered investment adviser contexts
Preferred: familiarity with alternative investment funds, business development companies, 3(c)7 exempt ’34 Act registered funds, collective investment trusts, unit investment trusts, UCITS, and ETF structures and mechanics
Preferred: prior in-house experience at a fund administrator, transfer agent, or asset manager
Preferred: exposure to AML program requirements, Regulation S-P, GDPR, and related compliance frameworks
Preferred: experience supporting M&A diligence or integration in a financial services context
Ability to sit and stand regularly
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs
Specific vision abilities required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or virtual job arrangement
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable associates to perform the essential functions
Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less) may be required