Commercial Attorney

Smart IMS Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc. seeks a Commercial Attorney for a 6-month onsite assignment in New York, NY.

You will draft, review, and negotiate MSAs and SOWs for SaaS and IT, acting as the NASB Procurement liaison and handling related contracts such as marketing and ad-tech agreements. You will collaborate across procurement, IT, security and privacy teams to assess vendor risks, ensure privacy and AI governance compliance, and refine contract processes with playbooks and standardized standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited law school required.
• Licensed to practice law in New York (NY).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement/commercial contracts for internet/tech/media companies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate high volume commercial agreements, including MSAs and SOWs for SaaS and IT.
• Serve as liaison for NASB Procurement team and handle related contracts (marketing, ad tech, financial).
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, security and privacy teams to assess vendor risks and AI governance in tools; standardize contracts and build playbooks.
• Stay current on laws and trends affecting digital media and technology platforms.
• Provide proactive legal guidance across the organization to manage risk while supporting business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Privacy & AI laws

SaaS/IT contracts

Risk assessment

Clear communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission NY

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Attorney

Duration (Contract): 6 Months

Client Location: New York, NY, USA 10119

Location Preference: Onsite

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements with a focus on procurement agreements, specifically Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for SaaS and IT.


• Act as the dedicated liaison for the NASB Procurement team, as well as take on additional commercial contract matters as needed (i.e., marketing agreements, ad tech agreements, financial agreements).


• Collaborate closely with procurement, IT, security and privacy teams to (1) assess vendor risks specifically regarding privacy law, data security requirements, and AI governance in vendor tools, (2) ensure consistent contract standards across the business, and (3) build collaborative processes, policies and playbooks with the goal of refining the procurement process.


• Stay up to date on the latest developments in laws, regulation, and industry trends applicable to digital media and technology platforms.


• Work collaboratively across the organization to proactively provide legal guidance and manage legal risks while advancing business goals.

Required Skills, Experiences, Education and Competencies:

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  • Bachelor s degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in NY.
  
  
  • Minimum 8 years of experience with a law firm or combination of law firm and in-house experience working with internet, technology, and/or media companies in the procurement space.
  
  
  • Deep understanding of software licensing (SaaS), services agreements, internet technology, and cloud computing technology.
  
  
  • Excellent working knowledge of data privacy laws and emerging AI laws and regulations.
  
  
  • Comfortable with an ever-changing landscape and ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast‑paced environment.
  
  
  • Excellent business and legal judgment, as well as a superior ability to assess risk and determine priorities based on that risk assessment and the needs of the business.
  
  
  • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of deals simultaneously in a timely manner, prioritizing based on business impact and risk.
  
  
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • Proven ability to quickly understand complex products and services, while identifying key issues and risks and offering creative solutions for business enablement.
  
  
  
  

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $60.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.