Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa invites an experienced Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel to provide embedded, full-time support for a high volume of buy-side agreements in a consumer-facing retail context.

The role requires a JD with active US bar, at least eight years in-house or equivalent, and strong negotiation skills across SaaS, software, hardware, and services, including DPAs/BAAs and AI-related terms. Remote work within US with ET-hours meetings.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of commercial contracting experience in-house and buy-side background.
• Ability to handle high-volume, varied contracts with minimal supervision.
• Experience with consumer data protection provisions, DPAs and BAAs.
• Experience negotiating SaaS and technology procurement agreements.
• Familiarity with CLM platforms and AI-assisted contract review tools (Icertis/Harvey a plus).
• JD and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Independently review, draft, and negotiate a high volume of buy-side agreements.
• Handle SaaS, software, hardware, professional services, vendor, facilities, hotel and event contracts.
• Collaborate with Procurement, IT, HR, Finance and other stakeholders to resolve terms.
• Address privacy and AI-related contract provisions, including DPAs and BAAs.
• Manage agreements through Icertis using AI-assisted tools.

Skills

In-house experience

Buy-side / procurement background

Contract negotiation

SaaS procurement

Privacy & data protection

AI contract terms familiarity

Education

JD and bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction

Tools

Icertis

Harvey

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent team is seeking an Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel.

Overview:

An experienced commercial contracts attorney will provide full-time, embedded support to independently manage a high volume and broad variety of buy-side agreements.

Company:

A publicly traded retailer in the consumer healthcare sector with operations across the United States.

Experience:

At least eight years of relevant commercial contracting experience, with a significant portion gained in an in-house legal department.

Location:

Remote. Candidates may be required to attend meetings during ET business hours.

Responsibilities Include:

• Independently review, draft, and negotiate a high volume of buy-side agreements, primarily on third‑party paper, to reduce the backlog and support day‑to‑day business needs.
• Handle a broad mix of agreements, ranging from SaaS, software, hardware, and professional services to everyday vendor, facilities, hotel, and event contracts.
• Work directly with Procurement, IT, HR, Finance, Accounting, and other stakeholders to resolve open commercial terms and move negotiations forward.
• Address privacy, consumer data protection, and AI‑related contract provisions, including DPAs and BAAs, in coordination with privacy resources as needed.
• Manage agreements through Icertis using AI‑assisted contract tools.

Qualifications Include:

• At least eight years of commercial contracting experience, including significant in‑house experience and a strong buy‑side/procurement background.
• Ability to quickly assume a high‑volume, varied contract workload with minimal supervision, negotiate third‑party forms, and resolve commercial terms directly with business stakeholders and counterparties.
• Experience supporting a consumer‑facing or retail business, with working knowledge of consumer data protection provisions, DPAs, and BAAs.
• Experience negotiating SaaS and technology procurement agreements, including related privacy and AI contractual terms.
• Experience using both CLM platforms and AI‑assisted contract review tools is required; Icertis and Harvey experience is a plus.
• JD and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Pay Rate

$100 to $110 per hour depending on experience, background and qualifications

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources