Contracts Attorney - Commercial Agreements & Negotiation

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

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.