Contracts Attorney

Prison Fellowship Financial; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Christian nonprofit as a Contracts Attorney, where you'll play a pivotal role in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts. This remote position requires a Juris Doctorate and 3+ years of experience. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven environment focused on justice and hope.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement funding

Paid maternity and parental leave

39 days paid leave after one year

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Attorney or in a related legal role.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts including independent contractor agreements.
• Negotiate contract terms with internal clients, vendors, and other parties.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and obligations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Legal Research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Smartsheet

Contract Logix

Job description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.

Prison Fellowship is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit, equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. We encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and praying for a revival of justice, mercy, and hope in our culture.

Prison Fellowship is committed to the highest standards of conduct, ethics, and Christian values, grounded in the Bible, as reflected in our Statement of Faith below.

What we are looking for:

A driven and mission-focused Contracts Attorney to play a pivotal role in creating, negotiating, reviewing, and executing contracts, ensuring they are legally sound and align with the organization's strategic goals while protecting Prison Fellowship’s interests and limiting liabilities. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of contract law, and excellent negotiation skills.

Expectations of this role:

• Draft and review contracts including independent contractor agreements, purchase agreements, and other legal documents
• Negotiate contract terms with internal clients, vendors, and other parties
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and obligations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks within contractual agreements
• Create contract templates as needed
• Research, write, and draft legal memoranda at the request of the General Counsel
• Maintain organized records of contract documents
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for contract development
• Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and the Legal department
• Resolve contract-related disputes or issues, including sending and responding to cease and desist letters to protect IP

Qualifications:

• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
• 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Attorney or in a related legal role, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Juris Doctorate required
• Active license to practice law in Virginia or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months; license in Alabama preferred
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Advanced understanding of contract law and commercial terms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Smartsheet; experience with Contract Logix preferred
• This is a remote position

What we offer:

We support the total well-being of our employees with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave, and more. Our paid leave starts at 39 days after one year of employment. Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for some benefits on a pro-rated basis. We foster a team-oriented, mission-driven environment with opportunities for growth. Salary is between $100,000 and $127,000.

Learn more about Prison Fellowship on our website and YouTube channel.

Our Statement of Faith

As a Christian organization, we believe in the full authority of the Bible and the tenets of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds. We believe in one God, the Trinity, and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived sinlessly, died for our sins, rose bodily, and ascended to heaven as our mediator. The Bible is our authoritative, inspired Word.

How We Are Compelled to Live and to Act

We believe Christians must submit to the Bible in all matters of belief and conduct.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)