Interim Contracts Attorney

Overview

We are seeking an Interim Contracts Attorney to support our client’s legal department across a broad range of responsibilities, including general corporate and contract-related matters. This role will be responsible for administering, negotiating (where appropriate), tracking, and maintaining all customer, partner, and vendor contracts. Prior experience negotiating and managing technology agreements is essential.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Our client is a global nonprofit organization with a strong focus on advancing technology.

Seeking candidates with at least 5 years of legal experience in contracts management and negotiations.

Hybrid, twice a week in their Ewing, NJ offices.

• Collaborate effectively to explain, negotiate, and finalize standardized agreements.
• Draft and develop contract language—under the guidance of the General Counsel—to safeguard the organization’s assets and interests.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal contract principles, negotiation strategies, and efficient contract process automation.
• Communicate contract policies and requirements to internal stakeholders, addressing concerns related to specific contract matters.
• Support the maintenance of the contract matter management database and may lead related projects.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding contractual terms and service level agreements.
• Ensure contracts are properly stored in the designated contract management systems (e.g., SharePoint and eCounsel) in accordance with corporate policies.

• At least 5 years of legal experience in Contract Management and negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
• Must have experience reading and analyzing RFPs, managing, and coordinating project proposals, drafting and editing agreements, and producing high-quality work product under tight deadlines.
• Experience in software licensing, SaaS and cloud services offerings, and solutions projects is required.
• Experience with eCounsel is a big plus.

Pay Rate: $60

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.