Senior Contracts Counsel

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization is seeking a Senior Contracts Counsel to lead the vendor contracting cycle and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school and an active New York license, alongside at least 6 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. Responsibilities include drafting contracts and collaborating with stakeholders on compliance and risk mitigation. Opportunity to work on diverse projects and shape contract strategies.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active license to practice in New York.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a law firm or in-house.
• Strong background in SaaS/data technology and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the vendor contracting cycle from draft to execution.
• Draft and negotiate various commercial and corporate contracts.
• Design and implement contract strategies with vendor management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal analysis

Vendor management

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

The Senior Contracts Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting a dynamic and evolving organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative legal team and work on a broad range of complex and sensitive legal and business issues, providing real-time analysis and practical advice. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities across diverse areas such as vendor management, publishing, property & casualty, technology, and benefits. We are seeking a creative, curious, and proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and team-oriented mindset to take ownership of commercial contracts and drive strategic solutions.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the full vendor contracting cycle-from initial draft to execution-including SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, software licensing, and consulting agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts.
• Partner with vendor management to design and implement contract strategies, improve knowledge management, and develop standard templates and SLAs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and privacy teams on compliance, risk mitigation, and contract strategy.
• Manage the contract lifecycle platform and leverage technology for insights and vendor playbooks.
• Supervise outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.

What We\'re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice in New York.
• 6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong background in SaaS/data technology, healthcare, and commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of U.S. data privacy laws (HIPAA, CCPA, etc.).
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration and trust.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects and shape contract strategy for a respected organization.

If you\'re a proactive, detail-oriented attorney ready to take ownership and make an impact, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future!