Attorney Business Contracts 146747

We are seeking an experienced InHouse Business Contracts Attorney to join the Risk & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in drafting editing and reviewing business vendor and service provider contracts. This attorney will lead contract negotiation processes build strong internal and external relationships and demonstrate business acumen and legal expertise particularly in technology purchase and sale transactions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Draft review and negotiate business contracts that align with the firms objectives and policies ensuring contracts support both business goals and legal requirements.
• Lead and collaborate throughout the contracting process by analyzing business financial and legal risks providing creative solutions and developing strategies for key negotiation points.
• Contract types include software professional services master service agreements statements of work (SOW) cloud services data protection agreements (DPAs) and more.
• Apply advanced knowledge of contract laws firm policies processes and industry best practices to successfully close business contracts and ensure alignment with the firms strategic goals.
• Protect the firms interests by including appropriate provisions to resolve potential disputes clearly documenting areas of conflict such as payment terms assignment rights and more.
• Collaborate with department representatives and firm leadership to understand contract needs for new deals and renewals prioritizing deal support in the planning process.
• Implement a legal strategy to focus on highvalue activities and ensure that key contracts procurement initiatives and sourcing strategies align with the firms legal function and priorities.
• Pay special attention to privacy/data security and risk management practices as they develop ensuring compliance with firm policies and contract preferences.
• Monitor independent auditor and insurer policies to ensure compliance and effectively manage risk in business transactions.

Skills and Experience Required:

• JD degree.
• 5 years of experience in contracts negotiation or related roles in a large law firm or corporation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts related to technology purchase and sale software licenses content licenses outsourcing professional services real estate leases general contractor and architectural agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of key laws processes and industry practices related to business contracts and leases.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas and report facts clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize tasks based on business objectives.
• A high level of accountability and attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected annual pay range for this position with a fulltime schedule is $155000 $205000. Seniorlevel candidates may be considered for a higher salary range based on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision health savings accounts life insurance AD&D longterm care coverage backup care for children/adults and other parental support benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 days annually plus 10 paid holidays.
• Firmpaid life insurance AD&D LTD and shortterm medical benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.