Robert Half is seeking a Contract Attorney or experienced Contracts Manager for a part-time, remote engagement with a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing contracts function, contribute to process improvements, and help build scalable contracting infrastructure within a highly impactful organization. The role offers flexibility, meaningful work, and the potential for increased hours based on performance and business needs.
Position Details
- Job Title: Contract Attorney / Contracts Manager
- Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based)
- Schedule: Approximately 10–15 hours per week
- Duration: 3–6-month contract engagement with potential extension
- Hours: Part-time, with possibility to scale toward full-time
- Pay: $50-$75/hour (depending on experience)
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including:
- Vendor agreements
- Data sharing agreements
- Collaboration agreements
- Payment provider agreements
- Manage a workflow of approximately 15–20 U.S.-based contracts per month.
- Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders and legal team members across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure contracts align with organizational policies, compliance requirements, and risk management standards.
- Assist with contract standardization efforts and the development of scalable legal processes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency across contracting workflows.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active U.S. bar license strongly preferred.
- Candidates with substantial commercial contract management experience will be considered in lieu of a law license.
- 2+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Experience managing contracts in a high-volume environment.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and contract management systems.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Nonprofit, technology, fintech, financial services, or compliance-focused industry experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale contracting operations.
- Exposure to data privacy, payments, or data-sharing agreements.
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
- Demonstrated ability to improve legal operations and contracting processes.