Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel (Part-Time)

Major, Lindsey & Africa; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Commercial Contracts Attorney with at least 5 years of experience, preferably with a focus on technology agreements. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing various commercial contracts while providing sound legal guidance. Ideal candidates will exhibit exceptional communication skills and a strong understanding of technology and hardware agreements, ensuring risk management in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years legal experience in-house or related law firm practice.
• Extensive experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Experience with corporate governance or employment law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including service agreements and licenses.
• Identify risks in commercial agreements and advise on mitigation.
• Manage multiple contract negotiations and maintain contract review pipeline.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial Contracts

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temporary Part-Time (20-30 hours per week) Commercial Contracts Attorney with Technology Contracts Experience.
Overview: Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking a Commercial Contracts Attorney with 5+ years of experience in Client Service Agreements, MSA’s, NDA’s and other Commercial Contracts. Ideal candidates will have experience with Hardware and Software Agreements
Company: An RFID Technology Company
Experience: At least 6+ years of experience in Commercial Contracts with a focus on Hardware Agreements.
Location: REMOTE. NYC Preferred.
Responsibilities Include:

• You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including master services agreements, software licenses and other technology-related agreements.
• You will draft and negotiate various other types of commercial contracts, including other customer documentation, procurement agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data protection, and other commercial agreements.
• You will identify risks related to commercial agreements and provide practical, responsive advice to facilitate timely resolution, balancing intense commercial imperatives with the protection of the long-term corporate risk profile.
• Manage multiple negotiations and manage contract review pipeline, effectively prioritizing issue escalation and resolution, as well as manage numerous complex projects simultaneously under tight deadline pressure.
• You will support on other legal matters and projects as needed, including corporate, equity and employment matters.
• You will enable the business by creating and maintaining templates, trackers, and developing policies, procedures and training, as needed.
• You will manage and work with external counsel, as appropriate, and assist in tracking legal spend against budget.

Qualifications Include:

• A minimum of 5 years legal experience as in-house counsel or related law firm practice
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Experience with corporate governance, cap table management and/or employment law a plus
• Experience at tech companies preferred; experience at a hardware company ideal
• Positive and approachable demeanor and exceptional interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent ability to grasp legal and business issues quickly, balance risks, exercise sound judgment and provide creative, practical, constructive and timely counsel in a growing, dynamic, and fast-paced business environment.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Pay Range: $90-$100/hour

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

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

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