Contract Attorney

ImmigrationJobs; Southington (CT); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contract Attorney to join its remote legal team. This pivotal role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, especially in technology sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of technology transactions and excellent communication skills. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with legal standards while providing strategic legal advice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence key contractual decisions and drive business success in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that impacts technology-related contracts, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience, focusing on technology transactions.
• In good standing to practice law in one or more US states.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review complex technology contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contractual terms with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

Technology Transactions

Risk Mitigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Contract Attorney

Location: Remote (Southington, CT)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Pay Rate: $72.00 per hour, paid weekly

Contract Duration: 12-month contract

Tentative Start Date: May (pending onboarding)

Potential for Extension/Conversion: Based on performance and business needs

Benefits: Access to Health Benefits

Interview Process: 2-3 rounds via MS Teams

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contract Attorney to join our legal team on a remote basis. This role will be pivotal in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide range of complex commercial agreements, with a strong emphasis on technology-related contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of technology transactions, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and review complex contracts, with a primary focus on technology agreements, including but not limited to SaaS, cloud (PaaS, IaaS), artificial intelligence, information security, and privacy agreements.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across technology, risk, operations, and sourcing teams to ensure that contractual terms are aligned with business objectives, risk tolerance, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Analyze contractual risks and proactively partner with colleagues to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert guidance and support to internal teams on all contract-related matters, including the interpretation of existing agreements.
• Effectively advise business executives on risk-based terms and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Demonstrate strong experience in analyzing and interpreting existing agreements.
• Strategically prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including knowledge of FFIEC guidance on third-party relationships (if applicable to the company's industry).

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• In good standing to practice law in one or more US states.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or at a reputable law firm, with a focus on technology transactions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FFIEC guidance on third-party relationships (if applicable).
• Proven experience with drafting and negotiating SaaS, cloud (PaaS, IaaS), and related technology contracts.
• Experience with contracts for services utilizing or relating to artificial intelligence.
• Strong understanding and experience with information security and privacy legal principles and contractual terms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing legal support for the sourcing and contract services functions of a financial institution or another company in a regulated industry.