Overview
A nonprofit organization specializing in public service announcements and communications strategies for over 40 campaigns annually is seeking a Contract Attorney to support its portfolio of public service campaigns. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborates closely with teams across Campaign & Programs, Marketing and Communications, Insights and Analytics, Finance, Media, Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement, and People Operations.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise a variety of agreements including master services agreements, statements of work, amendments, insertion orders, vendor and technology agreements, agency and production agreements, and third-party licensing agreements
- Support government-funded and government-adjacent initiatives by interpreting contractual and regulatory requirements and updating vendor and production agreements as scopes evolve
- Identify, assess, and escalate legal and compliance risks, providing practical, business-oriented guidance to ensure compliant execution
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance to cross-functional teams on contracting, approvals, and compliance considerations as campaigns and partnerships evolve
- Advise internal stakeholders on advertising and marketing practices, campaign creative and talent documentation, and approval pathways
- Support vendor and subcontractor contracting needs as campaigns scale and change
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an active license to practice law, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Strong experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Advertising and Marketing: Legal issues related to campaign development, execution, and distribution
- Production and Talent: Drafting and advising on production and talent agreements, including performer releases, influencer agreements, and union/non-union talent arrangements (e.g., SAG-AFTRA)
- Technology: Supporting marketing and advertising technology platforms, reviewing SaaS agreements, advising on vendor risk and emerging tools including AI
- Data Security and Privacy: Advising on data use, privacy, and security matters, including vendor reviews and data-sharing considerations
- Government and Regulatory Compliance: Advising on requirements tied to government-funded campaigns, including flow-down obligations and applicable laws and regulations
- Ability to quickly learn and advise on new or evolving issues and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and project management skills to handle high-volume, time-sensitive work
- Proven ability to assess risk and support informed, practical decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences
- Sound judgment and a solutions-oriented approach
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Comfort using modern legal technology and ability to quickly adopt new tools, including those incorporating AI
Compensation and Engagement
- Contract employee role with an anticipated duration of approximately 6 months, with possibility of extension
- Compensation of $10,000 monthly, paid semi-monthly, depending on experience
- Eligibility for limited benefits and paid time off
- Option for fully remote work
Location
- The position is based in New York, NY, with remote work options available
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.