Working under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel and the Associate General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will provide overall legal, compliance, and risk management guidance and support for the full range of legal issues facing Clearwater, including contract negotiation, employment, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and privacy. The Assistant General Counsel will also work alongside Clearwater’s Technology Risk and Compliance Manager to understand and develop Clearwater’s IT, privacy, and cyber-security practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provides legal, compliance, and risk management guidance and support for the full range of legal issues facing Clearwater, including contract negotiation, employment, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and privacy.
- Reviews legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken.
- Performs litigation on the company’s behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel.
- Assist in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management.
- Learns to use professional concepts.
- Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
- Works on problems of limited scope.
- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
- Builds stable working relationships internally.
- Perform legal research and advise the Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and the Associate General Counsel on assigned matters
- Develop and negotiate complex licenses and commercial agreements for inbound and outbound technology, software, and services
- Participate in training for the business around governance, compliance, conflicts, cyber security, and other risk management matters
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes and provide regular updates and trainings
- Assist in maintenance of contractual compliance, corporate governance and regulatory compliance tasks
- Partner with internal business constituents to ensure customer success and protection of Clearwater
- Provide project support to the legal department on miscellaneous special projects
Requirements:
- A Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school and license to practice in at least one state (or the ability to obtain a license to practice law within a short period of time)
- Ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion with creative solutions while managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Self-starter with an appreciation for a dynamic work environment, a variety of work, and a commitment to excellence
- Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Skill and ability to both collaborate within a team and operate independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretion
- Unquestioned ethics, integrity, and sound business judgment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience, paralegal certification, or contracts management certification
- At least 3 years of experience in contract negotiation, procurement, paralegal work, or related commercial or legal support
- Direct experience negotiating contract terms with vendors, clients, or counterparties
- Understanding of commercial contract structures and terms, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, indemnification, liability, and payment terms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound judgment about resolving issues independently versus escalating to Legal
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is highlighted consistently in company materials and benefits summaries. Feedback suggests the match makes retirement savings a clear strength of the package.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid schedules, flexible hours, and short work-from-anywhere allowances are advertised for some roles. Feedback suggests this flexibility adds practical value even when positions are not fully remote.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Restricted stock units and an employee stock purchase plan are listed as part of total rewards for eligible roles. Feedback suggests these equity programs can enhance overall compensation when included in an offer.
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Insights
What We Do
CWAN was founded on a simple belief: investment professionals deserve modern technology that actually works for them. Not legacy systems that slow them down. Not fragmented data that creates confusion. But one comprehensive platform that gives you complete visibility and crystal-clear insights. The result? Investment management that works as seamlessly as your investment strategy. Since our founding in 2004, CWAN has been the trusted technology partner powering the world’s leading institutional investors — from insurance companies, asset managers, and hedge funds to asset owners like corporations, endowments, and pension funds managing over $10 trillion in assets.
Why Work With Us
We continue to grow, fueled by a strong foundation, an ambitious vision, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients, partners, and team members around the world. What started as a bold idea in Boise, Idaho has rapidly transformed into a global presence. We’ve expanded our footprint significantly—now operating out of 24 offices
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
