The Opportunity:

The individual in this position is primarily responsible for assisting ACA's Legal Department with preparing, negotiating, tracking, and organizing client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other contracts. The individual in this position is also responsible for assisting the Legal Department with a variety of projects across a range of areas and will be integral to its efficient operation.

What you'll do: Assist with preparing, negotiating, tracking, and organizing client engagement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other contracts, under the oversight of senior contract personnel

Communicate and interact with ACA clients, service providers, internal stakeholders, and others regarding delivery of contracts and other information under the oversight of senior contract personnel

Assist with maintaining ACA's corporate records and legal files

Assist with scheduling and the preparation of materials and notes/minutes in connection with corporate governance matters

Assist with creating, maintaining and updating Legal Department templates and files

Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives To qualify for the role, you must have: Bachelor's degree required

One year's prior experience as a contracts specialist or paralegal required Skills and attributes for success: Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance

Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with respect to sensitive ACA corporate and client information

Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs

Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment

Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients

Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one's own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks

Dedicated to upholding ACA's high-quality standards and customer service focus

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

Willing to undertake minimal travel Ideally, you'll also have: Contract drafting experience and/or in an in-house setting

Certificate in paralegal studies or contracts What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You'll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Salary Range:

$70,000.00 plus discretionary bonus Please note that everyone using, storing, sharing or transmitting information with or through ACA devices or systems, should have no expectation of privacy in any message, files, data, document, facsimile, telephone conversation, conversation, message, or any other kind of information or communications transmitted to, received from, printed from, or stored or recorded while utilizing any ACA systems, software, and data.