Director, Contracts

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

Are you ready to take on a key role negotiating and managing complex B2B contracts at Fidelity Investments? As a Director of Contracts on the Workplace Investing Contract Team, represent Fidelity in its administration of retirement and compensation benefits, with particular focus on advising Fidelity Stock Plan Services. You will lead negotiations for a wide range of service and transactional agreements, including data privacy agreements, with sophisticated equity compensation plan sponsor clients.

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional team of professionals to achieve our firm's business objectives, meet client needs, and effectively mitigate contractual risk. If you are enthusiastic about law, contracts, and driving business success, this role is an excellent fit.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Over 6 years of demonstrated experience in legal, contracts, and/or compliance roles, with expertise in contract, brokerage, retirement, and/or data privacy law
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including exceptional contract drafting, review, and negotiation capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and build consensus
• A dedication to staying current with evolving legal and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to internal business partners
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas, New York, and/or Rhode Island
• Law firm or equivalent experience preferred

The Team

The Workplace Services Contracts Team is a high-performing group responsible for managing the legal, risk, and business frameworks that govern client service agreements for Workplace Investing clients. The team is known for its collaborative approach with internal stakeholders and external partners throughout the contracting lifecycle.

We prioritize strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service in one of Fidelity’s fastest-growing business areas. Join us to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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