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.