Susquehanna International Group

Employment Counsel – Contracts & Documentation

Susquehanna International Group$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD Required
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience focused on employment contracts and documentation
  • Substantive knowledge of employment agreements and restrictive covenants
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively

Responsibilities

  • Own employment document templates including offer letters and agreements
  • Draft and negotiate bespoke compensation provisions
  • Advise on drafting enforceable restrictive covenants
  • Collaborate with global contract administration to standardize documentation
  • Provide business-oriented guidance on employment matters

Benefits

  • Standardization of documentation across global practices
  • Opportunity to partner with HR and business stakeholders
  • Engagement in projects that support a dynamic organization
  • Emphasis on compliance with applicable laws
  • Focus on clear and easily understood documentation
Full Job Description
Overview

About the Role

Susquehanna International Group, LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the owner of our employment contract and related documentation process. In this role, you will take full ownership of Susquehanna’s employment document templates and lead the drafting of bespoke provisions that support the needs of a growing, dynamic organization. Partnering closely with Human Resources, Compensation, and business stakeholders, you will ensure that our employment documentation is easily understood, in compliance with applicable laws and scalable as the firm continues to expand, domestically and globally.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the owner of Susquehanna’s employment document templates, including offer letters, employment agreements, amendments, seconding agreements, etc.
  • Draft and negotiate bespoke compensation and other provisions to address business requests.
  • Advise on and draft restrictive covenants, ensuring enforceability across relevant jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with the global contract administration team to standardize documentation and support consistent practices across the firm.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on employment documentation matters and support related legal projects as needed.
What we’re looking for
  • JD Required
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience, preferably with a focus on employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and employment documentation, at a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Substantive knowledge of employment agreements, and restrictive covenants, including drafting bespoke and complex provisions.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, and to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

 

Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.

About Susquehanna International Group

Susquehanna International Group is a global quantitative trading firm that was founded in 1987. The company specializes in trading options, futures, equities, and other securities. It has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia and employs over 2,500 people. The company is known for its innovative trading strategies and advanced technology. It is also involved in venture capital and private equity investments.
Learn more about Susquehanna International Group
Size
2,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1987

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