Senior Commercial Counsel

Maine Tech Hub; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Augusta, Maine is seeking an experienced Commercial Attorney (Technology Transactions) for a short-term contract to support an in-house legal team. You will review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements while partnering with internal stakeholders.

The role focuses on MSAs, SOWs, vendor and professional services agreements, and governance around data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. bar license.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Prior in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate: Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
• Draft, review, and negotiate: Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Draft, review, and negotiate: Vendor Agreements and Professional Services Agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate: Partnership and Alliance Agreements.
• Partner with sales, procurement, finance, and business teams to support commercial transactions.
• Identify and address contractual risks related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related matters.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to help move deals forward.
• Support contract negotiations from initial review through execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal research

In-house experience

Education

J.D. and active U.S. bar license

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Augusta, Maine, United States

Job Description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Commercial Attorney (Technology Transactions) for our client, a financial services organization. This short-term contract assignment will provide coverage for an in-house legal team and support the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements while partnering with internal business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Vendor Agreements
• Professional Services Agreements
• Partnership and Alliance Agreements
• Partner with sales, procurement, finance, and business teams to support commercial transactions.
• Identify and address contractual risks related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related matters.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to help move deals forward.
• Support contract negotiations from initial review through execution.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. bar license.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Prior in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting technology, professional services, consulting, SaaS, or similar business environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)