POSITION: Contract Attorney (Contract)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite / 1 day remote)
Address: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (40 hours/week)
Assignment Type: Contract
Tentative Pay Rate: $64/hour
Overview
We are partnering with a leading organization to identify a Contract Attorney to support a high‑volume corporate transactions team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on corporate generalist who is comfortable managing contracts end‑to‑end, working directly with business stakeholders, and operating independently in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of third‑party commercial agreements, including:
- Technology and software agreements
- SaaS agreements
- Vendor and service provider contracts
- Outsourcing agreements
- Real estate‑related agreements
- Perform extensive contract redlining (90–95% of workload) using third‑party templates
- Negotiate directly with external counsel and counterparties
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, driving contracts from intake to execution
- Manage multiple agreements simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and timely delivery
- Ensure alignment with internal risk tolerance, policies, and legal standards
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Active admission to practice law in PA, NJ, or another U.S. state.
- 5–7 years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Demonstrated experience with technology, vendor, and outsourcing agreements.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
•Preferred Experience
- For-profit in-house legal experience.
- Direct support of IT or Global Operations teams.
- Experience with SaaS, digital products, or AI-related agreements.
- Knowledge of privacy laws and information security practices in commercial contracting.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder influence skills.
- Ability to adapt in a dynamic and evolving business environment.