Attorney

On Call Counsel; New York (NY); Remote; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

On Call Counsel represents a large public-sector organization seeking multiple New York-licensed attorneys on a temporary basis to support a sustained increase in legal workload within its commercial and procurement operations. These roles will support high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives arising from expanded programs, policy initiatives, and operational reforms.

This is a long-term engagement supporting a legal team operating at capacity and requires

Qualifications

• J.D. and active New York bar admission in good standing (must have NY license).
• 3+ years of experience in general procurement contracts, transportation contracts and/or service agreements.
• Experience in government or public-sector contracting, procurement, or commercial transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows with competing deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively within large legal departments or government agencies preferred.
• Strong technological experience required (Admission process includes general technology test).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related agreements.
• Support Requests for Bids and other competitive procurement processes with extended timelines.
• Advise on food services, facilities, and related operational contracts.
• Support expansion of nonprofit vendor programs.
• Address vendor compliance and accountability requirements.
• Manage and negotiate a growing portfolio of program-related contracts.
• Support expansion initiatives related to early childhood education and childcare programs.
• Assist with negotiation and completion of substantial existing agreements tied to program growth.
• Support negotiation and execution of complex transportation system contracts.
• Assist with contract extensions, emergency procurements, and approvals.
• Coordinate with external legal stakeholders.
• Track and manage a large, active transportation contract portfolio.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Issue spotting

Public-sector contracting

High-volume workflows

Education

J.D. and NY Bar

Job description

Our client, a large public-sector organization, is seeking multiple New York licensed Attorneys on a temporary basis to support a sustained increase in legal workload within its commercial and procurement operations. These roles will support high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives arising from expanded programs, policy initiatives, and operational reforms.

This is a long-term engagement supporting a legal team operating at capacity and requires attorneys with strong public-sector procurement and transactional experience.

• Position Type: Temporary / Contract
• Number of Openings: Multiple
• Anticipated Duration: 6+ months
• Work Location: Remote
• Pay Rate:
• 1-7 years of post bar experience: $42.59/hr
• 7+ years of post bar experience: $44.63/hr

Key Responsibilities

Attorneys will be assigned to one or more of the following practice areas based on experience and business need:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related agreements
• Support Requests for Bids and other competitive procurement processes with extended timelines
• Advise on food services, facilities, and related operational contracts
• Support expansion of nonprofit vendor programs
• Address vendor compliance and accountability requirements
• Manage and negotiate a growing portfolio of program-related contracts
• Support expansion initiatives related to early childhood education and childcare programs
• Assist with negotiation and completion of substantial existing agreements tied to program growth
• Support negotiation and execution of complex transportation system contracts
• Assist with contract extensions, emergency procurements, and approvals
• Coordinate with external legal stakeholders
• Track and manage a large, active transportation contract portfolio

Qualifications

• J.D. and active New York bar admission in good standing (must have NY license)
• 3+ years of experience in general procurement contracts, transportation contracts and/or service agreements
• Experience in government or public-sector contracting, procurement, or commercial transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows with competing deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively within large legal departments or government agencies preferred
• Strong technological experience required (Admission process includes general technology test)

Additional Information

This role supports critical public initiatives and requires attorneys who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. We need someone who is eager to learn, a team player and can see a project through to the end. Given the large volume of work, we weigh the technology skills more heavily.