Vendor Management Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Austin, TX seeks a Vendor Management Counsel to lead vendor and service-provider contracts, with a focus on technology and AI engagements.

The role requires JD and bar admission, 3+ years drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and strong business-partnering, drafting, and AI governance knowledge. Hybrid or fully remote work is available, enabling collaboration with privacy and data security teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 2
• Minimum 3 years drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and business-partnering skills.
• Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts and AI governance.
• Ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary lawyer for vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements.
• Coordinate with attorneys specializing in privacy and data security.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify legal risks.
• Support and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in AI governance and data privacy.
• Work closely with contract administrator to manage contract portfolio.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Business-partnering

AI governance familiarity

Information security

Data privacy knowledge

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Vendor Management Counsel in Austin, TX. This role involves managing commercial contracts with various vendors and service providers, focusing on technology agreements, including those involving generative AI. The position offers the flexibility of a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.

Duties

• Serve as primary lawyer for vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements.
• Coordinate with attorneys specializing in privacy and data security.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify legal risks.
• Support and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in AI governance and data privacy.
• Work closely with contract administrator to manage contract portfolio.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and business-partnering skills.
• Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts.
• Ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Business-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with AI governance considerations.
• Working knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid or fully remote).