Description
Ontra is the legal operating system for private markets and supports over 600 investment firms with their high volume, routine legal contract and abstracting work. The system integrates data, AI, and the deep expertise of independently practising lawyers, who engage directly with clients' in-house legal teams in association with Ontra’s AI-enabled Insight or Contract Automation software. Lawyers in the Ontra network operate as fully remote, independently practising lawyers, without the administrative constraints of a traditional legal practice. Ontra handles invoicing, billing, collections, and business development, allowing lawyers to stay focused on delivering high quality services to their clients whilst remaining at the forefront of technological innovation.
How Does it Work?
Lawyers within the Ontra network leverage their legal expertise while pursuing their own career objectives or personal goals. Ontra provides lawyers with an opportunity to kick-start their own private practice, supplement an existing one, or for those already established within the legal network, an opportunity to collaborate with our internal Ontra team to scale their practice. Ontra aims to connect lawyers with potential client engagement opportunities that suit their schedules and experience, with dedicated support from Ontra along the way - though ultimately, all client engagements will be subject to agreement between the lawyer and their prospective client.
A Day in the Life of an Ontra Lawyer:
• Review and negotiate a high volume of pre-M&A contracts (including but not limited to NDAs, NRLs, joinders, and vendor contracts), in line with client-directed turnaround times;
• Consistently learn and evolve to new technologies and features within Ontra’s software that help reduce contract turnaround time and drive efficiencies in the contract review and negotiation process;
• Directly engage, in a remote environment, with in-house legal teams at financial services companies and serve as their long term, trusted legal advisor for their contract negotiations;
• Independently operate and execute client contract requests in a timely manner, in line with your clients and Ontra standards;
• Operate within Ontra’s software throughout the negotiating process, and enable clients to receive data-driven solutions for their document processing needs;
• Collaborate with the internal Ontra team on an ongoing basis regarding your prospective business needs;
• Network and collaborate with other like-minded freelance professionals in the global Ontra legal network community.
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Contract Automation Lawyer Requirements:
• Active and practicing licensed member of an EU bar;
• Fluency in English and German;
• Maintains or is willing to obtain professional indemnity insurance.
Preferred Contract Automation Lawyer Competencies:
• Corporate law background and a thorough understanding or experience drafting and negotiating pre-M&A agreements is preferred;
• Experience working with Asset Management, Investment Banking, or other Financial Services clientele is desired but not essential;
• Demonstrates a business-savvy and client-centric approach to legal work;
• Motivated to build a long-term relationship with Ontra;
• Tech savvy with a willingness and aptitude to learn and evolve to new technologies and new features within Ontra’s software.
• Ontra is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for all applicants. If you are an applicant who requires an accommodation or adjustment for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable local laws and regulations.