Commercial Contracts Attorney

We are looking for a Commercial Contracts Attorney for a 06 months contract position in New York City, NY (Hybrid).

Position: Commercial Contracts Attorney

Work Location: New York City, NY

Hybrid Schedule (3 days on site, 2 days remote)

Duration: 06 Months (Possible contract to hire role)

Summary:

A global professional services corporation seeks an experienced Commercial Contracts Attorneys for an ongoing temporary assignment in their NYC location.

The Temporary Commercial Contracts Attorney will advise clients domestically and internationally on a wide range of matters, including structuring, negotiating and drafting a variety of general and specialized agreements necessary for the day-to-day operations of a cutting-edge global science and technology non-profit organization. Issues range from commercial legal advice to preservation of the non-profit status of the organization. The agreements include licensing, electronic publishing, IT, and consulting agreements, as well as related commercial agreements relevant to a dynamic business environment. This role functions as an intermediate individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides advice and counsel, negotiates, and drafts both domestic and international commercial, business and operational contracts

Uses and modifies standard forms and templates from a robust internal forms library in the marketing, publishing, education, technical conference and membership operations of the organization

Develops and incorporates the implementation of new technology solutions (such as, but not limited to, contract management systems)

Provides training on issues relating to commercial law, contract formation and other legal subjects

Provides general legal advice to various departments within the organization

Collaborates on additional legal projects of interest

Raises the profile of the Legal and Compliance Department

Continuously develops personal and professional skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Science/Tech undergraduate degree helpful but not required

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence from national law school

2-4 years experience in adept at providing commercial legal advice, contract drafting, negotiation and review experience

In-house Corporate or law firm experience required

Member in good standing of the NY or NJ state Bar.

Skills and Requirements:

Must have the ability to manage large volumes of commercial contract review with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Must be able to advise on a wide variety of legal issues

Experience representing non-profit organizations a plus

Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, along with excellent business judgment and critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail a must

Experience with technology contracts a plus

Must effectively communicate across all levels and display the ability to diplomatically interact with other stakeholders to influence operational, policy and process goals

Must be well-spoken, with leadership potential, Well-versed in commercial business practices, customary provisions, and key issues in a wide range of unique situations

Familiar with policies and practices of leading non-profit charities, as well as academic and research organizations

Must have experience advising clients, working directly with senior managers and suppliers

Proactive self-starter, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and business needs

Service-oriented legal counsel with excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest and capability in collaborating with both legal and non-legal colleagues