Assistant Vice President, Counsel for Procurement and Vendor Risk

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds. From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients. To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at . Responsibilities PJT Partners is seeking to hire a skilled attorney as Counsel for Procurement and Vendor Risk to assist the Company in navigating our process review and approach to negotiating and agreeing vendor agreements and provide support to our vendor management and procurement function. This individual will serve as the Company's legal lead on contract lifecycle management for vendor and third-party commercial agreements while partnering with business stakeholders and other members of the Corporate department. The ideal candidate brings 5 or more years of experience in commercial contracting, with experience of technology agreements, including AI-related matters, event contracts, sponsorship agreements, market data licenses, auditor engagement letters and other commercial/vendor contracts commonly used in the corporate context. Experience in financial services industry preferred, and a working knowledge of current and evolving best practices in third-party risk and contract management. Responsibilities include: Contract Lifecycle Management Managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle for vendor and commercial agreements, including drafting, conducting negotiations, and execution; Taking primary ownership of legal and risk-specific provisions across a range of agreement types, in close coordination with business stakeholders; Ensuring contract language reflects current industry standards and evolving best practices, with particular attention to technology, SaaS, and AI-related engagements, including appropriate provisions governing AI tool use (e.g. data rights, model training restrictions, and output ownership); Developing and maintaining standard contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to align with industry and internal Legal department best practices; Third-party risk support Partnering with vendor management on third-party risk reviews and contractual obligations; Supporting implementation of contractual protections required under applicable regulatory and information security frameworks; Staying current on regulatory developments and emerging contractual standards; Stakeholder engagement Working cross-functionally with Compliance, HR, Finance, IT, and business teams to align contracting with operational and risk requirements and audit plans; Partnering with vendor owners and relationship managers to resolve contractual disputes or performance issues; Translating legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders. Qualifications 5 or more years of experience in commercial contracts, vendor contracting, or a related legal or compliance function; JD from an accredited law school required; In-house experience preferred but not required; Familiarity with data privacy and financial services regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, DORA, US data privacy laws, CCPA, CPRA) and their contractual implications; Strong working knowledge of contract risk concepts with exposure to third-party risk management or vendor governance programs; Ability to manage a high volume of contracts independently and prioritize across competing demands; Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal risk into clear options for non-legal stakeholders. Expected annualized base salary of $150,000 to $ 185 ,000. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience. Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component . PJT is an equal opportunity employer. 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