Ontra is the global leader in AI legal tech for private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from 1M+ contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra's private markets technology platform streamlines and optimizes critical legal and compliance workflows across the full fund lifecycle. Lawyers in the Ontra Legal Network operate as fully remote, independently practicing 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?
Ontra offers a unique opportunity for lawyers to leverage their legal skills while establishing a private practice, growing an existing one, or, for those already established in the Legal Network, collaborating with Ontra's internal team to scale their operations. 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.
With the typical client-lawyer relationship lasting over two years, Ontra allows for the development of long-term, stable partnerships. Ontra is committed to supporting lawyers in achieving their business goals. Through access to Ontra's platform and administrative support, lawyers are empowered to treat their practice as a scalable business venture.
A Day in the Life of a Sell-Side Contract Automation Lawyer:
- Review and negotiate a high volume of sell-side NDAs for investment banks, 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 internal Ontra teams to align on individual business goals, utilizing Ontra's resources to scale and grow your legal practice effectively over time.
- Network and collaborate with other like-minded freelance professionals in the global Ontra legal network community.
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US Contract Automation Lawyer Requirements:
- Active license and in good standing with your state bar.
- Maintains or is willing to obtain professional indemnity insurance.
Preferred Contract Automation Lawyer Competencies:
- Thorough understanding and experience drafting and negotiating sell-side NDAs;
- 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;
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage and grow own legal practice;
- 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.
Interested in joining the legal-tech revolution? Apply today and discover your pathway to a tech-enabled legal career.
*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.
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What We Do
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important.
Why Work With Us
We’re a team of builders, innovators, and problem-solvers. We operate with the agility of a startup and the impact of an industry leader. If you’re driven by purpose, powered by curiosity, and excited to transform how business gets done, Ontra is where you’ll do your best work.
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