Legal Counsel

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

Legal Counsel

Location: Kansas City, MO; New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Windsor, CT; Chicago, IL (hybrid) or Alabama (remote

About the Role 

As Legal Counsel you will work with key managers, sales and other personnel in the SS&C businesses to review, draft, and negotiate client and vendor contracts.  You will also work with IT, audit and regulatory compliance personnel on an as-needed basis. This role will support the SS&C Health Solutions and SS&C Pharmacy Solutions businesses and their sales, compliance, and management teams with a focus on revenue generating contracts and initiatives for these business units. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team drafting, negotiating and managing contracts related to healthcare, privacy and security in relation to healthcare, intellectual property and software licenses. The ideal candidate is a commercially-minded attorney who understands business objectives and can effectively analyze and mitigate risks under tight deadlines.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements supporting SS&C Health’s business lines, including contracts with healthcare providers, payers, pharmacy networks, and other industry partners
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and strategic partners, covering agreements such as services, SaaS, software licensing, non-disclosure, and data privacy (including BAAs), from both provider and customer perspectives
• Support legal and contractual needs throughout the full sales cycle, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Provide timely, practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Advise on commercial, public sector, compliance, and corporate matters while identifying opportunities to improve processes and standardize templates
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively across the organization

Required Experience  

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar
• 2+ years of experience drafting and negotiating high-volume commercial and transactional contracts, including services, SaaS, and software license agreements involving intellectual property and data privacy
• Working knowledge of data privacy and security requirements, including healthcare regulations such as HIPAA
• Experience with business process outsourcing in healthcare and/or pharmacy benefits management is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present, advise, and collaborate across stakeholders

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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 Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

New York: The expected base salary for the position is between $100,000 USD to $175,000 USD. Illinois: The expected base salary for the position is between $100,000 USD to $175,000 USD. Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $100,000 USD to $175,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion. 

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

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.