Remote Public-Sector Commercial Attorney (Contract)

TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); Remote; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies seeks multiple New York-licensed Attorneys on a temporary basis to support a public-sector organization’s commercial and procurement operations, handling high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives.

Roles require strong public-sector procurement and transactional experience, with NY bar admission and the ability to manage fast-paced workflows.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active NY 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 technology 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 and negotiation

Issue spotting

Time management

Collaboration in large teams

Education

J.D.

New York Bar Admission

Job description

TemPositions Group of Companies seeks multiple New York-licensed Attorneys on a temporary basis to support a public-sector organization’s commercial and procurement operations, handling high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives.

Roles require strong public-sector procurement and transactional experience, with NY bar admission and the ability to manage fast-paced workflows.