Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Location: Remote - US

Type: Full-time or Contract

About Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we empower the world’s leading asset managers and asset owners with the intelligence they need to stay ahead. For nearly 30 years, and with a global presence, we’ve combined expert consulting with proprietary research and industry benchmarking to help top-tier investment firms make smarter, faster decisions. Our global team is known for its deep domain expertise, collaborative spirit, and relentless curiosity. As we expand into new markets and capabilities, now is the perfect time to grow your career with a company that values insight, innovation, and impact.

Cutter Associates is seeking an experienced, business-oriented Corporate Counsel to serve as the firm's in-house legal advisor, supporting its global consulting and research businesses. This individual will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising senior leadership and business teams on legal and commercial risks, and providing practical guidance on a broad range of legal matters.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, detail-oriented attorney with strong commercial contracting experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with business leaders and make a meaningful contribution to the firm's operations and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Cutter's in-house counsel and legal advisor to senior leadership and business teams, providing legal guidance across U.S. and international operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, NDAs, research membership agreements, strategic partnership agreements, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, and sponsorship and event-related agreements. Advise business teams on key legal and commercial issues, including indemnification, limitations of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, data privacy, and information security.
• Develop new contractual arrangements and update existing agreements to support strategic partnerships, new service models, and evolving business needs.
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including employment-related legal issues, protection of confidential and proprietary information, dispute resolution, and other legal and business risks.
• Provide legal guidance on compliance matters, including data privacy, information security, and AI-related issues; support RFPs and client due diligence.
• Support internal projects and business initiatives, including developing and updating policies, procedures, and other legal documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Consulting, Research, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and IT, to provide practical legal advice and support business objectives.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized U.S. and international legal matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 5–10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably including in-house counsel experience.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, professional services agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Experience supporting consulting, professional services, technology services, or similar B2B organizations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial contracting considerations involving intellectual property, data privacy, information security, indemnification, and risk allocation.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple competing priorities, and deliver practical, timely legal advice.
• Experience supporting international business operations or coordinating with outside counsel across jurisdictions is a plus.

Why Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and empowered to thrive - wherever they are.

• Established credibility, entrepreneurial spirit – Founded in 1998 and backed by Nomura Research Institute (NRI), we blend the stability of a global research and technology powerhouse with the agility of a small, fast-moving firm.
• Global reach - We partner with leading investment firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC, giving you meaningful exposure and exciting challenges.
• Fully remote, fully connected - We’re a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative culture.
• Growth-focused - From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day one.
• Performance-driven, people-first - We offer competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole self.
• A culture that values people - We take pride in our thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We’re a team of individuals who care deeply - about our work, our clients, and each other.

Whether you’re launching your consulting career or bringing decades of experience, Cutter is a place where you can thrive.

Benefits at a Glance:

Our benefits vary slightly by location but are designed to support your health, financial wellness, and life outside of work. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunity
• 401(k) match (U.S.) or Superannuation contributions (Australia)
• A generous paid time off package that includes vacation days, sick leave, company holidays, and time off for volunteering
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (U.S.), or regionally competitive coverage (U.K. and Australia)
• Long-term disability and life insurance fully paid by the company (U.S.)
• Flexible work model - fully remote with optional access to co-working spaces or offices
• Global collaboration and travel opportunities across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Compensation: The anticipated compensation range for this role is $180,000-$300,000 USD, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, market conditions, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined based on individual background and alignment with the role’s responsibilities.