Contracts Attorney

King & Bishop; Pembroke (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Bishop in Pembroke, MA is seeking a contracts attorney to join its legal team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting customer and vendor agreements, balancing risk with business objectives, and providing practical legal guidance to business leaders.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage multiple negotiations under tight deadlines. JD required; Massachusetts Bar preferred.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Massachusetts Bar admission preferred.
• 3–10 years of relevant legal experience in commercial contracting/corporate law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex customer and vendor agreements.
• Strong contract risk assessment and mitigation knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage a high volume of customer and vendor contract requests based on business needs and timelines.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, focusing on customer-facing contracts and high-value transactions.
• Identify risks in agreements and propose practical solutions aligned with policies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other functions to support business goals.
• Lead negotiations with customers, vendors, and opposing counsel to reach favorable terms.
• Manage multiple negotiations with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Assist in improving contract review policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Advise on bid and contract disputes and prepare related correspondence.
• Counsel leadership on legal/commercial impact of proposed terms.
• Monitor changes in laws and industry practices; update templates/processes accordingly.
• Provide contract management training and guidance to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate contract records and negotiation histories in the contract management system.
• Support other legal and compliance initiatives as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal writing

Communication

Independence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Contract Lifecycle Mgmt

Job description

Are you a business-minded attorney who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment? Our corporate client in the Pembroke, Massachusetts area is seeking a talented Contracts Attorney to join its legal team on a temporary-to-potential permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys negotiating complex commercial agreements, partnering with business leaders, and providing practical legal guidance that drives business success.

The ideal candidate will bring strong contract negotiation skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to effectively balance risk management with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, and manage a high volume of incoming customer and vendor contract requests based on business needs, deal timelines, and risk exposure.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, with a primary focus on customer-facing contracts and high-value transactions.
• Identify legal, financial, and operational risks within agreements and recommend practical solutions aligned with company policies and objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Finance, and other business functions to understand commercial goals and provide timely legal guidance.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, opposing counsel, and other third parties to resolve red lines and facilitate successful execution of agreements.
• Manage multiple contract negotiations simultaneously while responding to evolving business priorities and tight deadlines.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and improvement of contract review policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide advice regarding bid and contract disputes, draft related correspondence, and help business teams structure agreements to minimize risk.
• Counsel business leaders on the potential legal and commercial impact of proposed contractual terms.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, and recommend updates to standard contract templates and processes as needed.
• Conduct contract-related training for internal personnel and provide guidance on contract management procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate contract records, negotiation history, and documentation within the contract management system.
• Support additional legal and compliance initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar admission required; Massachusetts Bar admission strongly preferred.
• Approximately 3-10 years of relevant legal experience in commercial contracting, corporate law, or a related practice area.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex customer and vendor agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with attorneys, executives, and business stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus.