Remote NY Attorney — High-Volume Public Sector Contracts

On Call Counsel; New York (NY); Remote; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

On Call Counsel represents a large public-sector organization seeking multiple New York-licensed attorneys on a temporary basis to support a sustained increase in legal workload within its commercial and procurement operations. These roles will support high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives arising from expanded programs, policy initiatives, and operational reforms.

This is a long-term engagement supporting a legal team operating at capacity and requires

Qualifications

• J.D. and active New York bar admission in good standing (must have NY license).
• 3+ years of experience in general procurement contracts, transportation contracts and/or service agreements.
• Experience in government or public-sector contracting, procurement, or commercial transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows with competing deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively within large legal departments or government agencies preferred.
• Strong technological experience required (Admission process includes general technology test).

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related agreements.
• Support Requests for Bids and other competitive procurement processes with extended timelines.
• Advise on food services, facilities, and related operational contracts.
• Support expansion of nonprofit vendor programs.
• Address vendor compliance and accountability requirements.
• Manage and negotiate a growing portfolio of program-related contracts.
• Support expansion initiatives related to early childhood education and childcare programs.
• Assist with negotiation and completion of substantial existing agreements tied to program growth.
• Support negotiation and execution of complex transportation system contracts.
• Assist with contract extensions, emergency procurements, and approvals.
• Coordinate with external legal stakeholders.
• Track and manage a large, active transportation contract portfolio.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Issue spotting

Public-sector contracting

High-volume workflows

Education

J.D. and NY Bar

Job description

On Call Counsel represents a large public-sector organization seeking multiple New York-licensed attorneys on a temporary basis to support a sustained increase in legal workload within its commercial and procurement operations. These roles will support high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives arising from expanded programs, policy initiatives, and operational reforms.

This is a long-term engagement supporting a legal team operating at capacity and requires