Commercial Contracts Attorney (In-house, FT, hybrid)

Latitude Legal; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability insurance

Benefits package

401k plan

CLE stipend

Job summary

Latitude is seeking a commercial contracts attorney to support the legal team of a rapidly growing fintech company in a hybrid in-house setting. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements and requires navigating regulatory and business considerations.

You will work directly with the General Counsel, help move transactions forward, and contribute to a culture of practical, business-focused legal counsel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Experience with fintech or financial services company is strongly preferred.
• Practical, business-focused judgment and ability to move transactions forward.
• Experience using AI and other technology to work more effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in state of residence.
• Outstanding references.

Responsibilities

• Support a broad range of commercial contracts and help move transactions forward.
• Work closely with the General Counsel and the legal team in a hybrid in-house environment.

Skills

Drafting

Reviewing

Negotiation

Business judgment

AI/tool usage

Legal research

Excellent academics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Commercial Contracts Attorney (Hybrid / Full-Time In-House Counsel)

Latitude is seeking a commercial contracts attorney to support the legal team of a rapidly growing fintech company. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong transactional foundation who is ready to take on more sophisticated work, greater responsibility, and a more challenging role in a dynamic in-house environment. Attorneys with experience in the financial services industry are preferred. Working directly with the General Counsel, the attorney will support a broad range of commercial contracts and play an active role in helping the business move transactions forward.

Basic Requirements for Commercial Contracts Attorney (Hybrid / Full-Time In-House Counsel)

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
• Experience with an AmLaw 200 law firm, boutique firm, and/or the legal department of a fintech or other financial services company strongly preferred
• Practical, business-focused judgment and a demonstrated ability to identify solutions and move transactions forward
• Experience using AI and other technology to work more effectively and efficiently
• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in state of residence
• Outstanding references

Position Details for Commercial Contracts Attorney (Hybrid / Full-Time In-House Counsel)

• Type of Role: Engagement, with potential to convert to a permanent position
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid in Minneapolis; highly qualified remote candidates will also be considered

Compensation

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $180,000–$220,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a Latitude-authorized engagement. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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