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Contract Negotiator

Remote role Full-time Open position

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking a contract negotiator to join its Legal & Compliance team. The role involves reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining various agreements while supporting initiatives that drive the firm's operations and growth.

Responsibilities

  • Review, negotiate, and maintain various agreements with potential counterparties, vendors, and consultants, including confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements and engagement letters
  • Assist in related project-based work, including creating and maintaining various contract templates, training guidelines, and process documents

Skills

  • A bachelor's degree is required
  • A demonstrated record of professional and/or academic achievement
  • One to three years of work experience
  • An interest in learning more about legal and commercial risks
  • Excellent organizational and analytical abilities
  • Proven editing, proofreading, and project-management skills
  • A keen attention to detail

Benefits

  • Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • 401(k) contribution matching
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Family building benefits
  • Charitable gift match program

Company Overview

  • The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to seek an optimal balance of risk and reward. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.deshaw.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • The D. E. Shaw Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 54 in 2025, 36 in 2024, 20 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 24 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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