Commercial Contracts Counsel – Nonprofit & Grants

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Counsel with a strong background in the nonprofit sector to join their Commercial Contracts team. This role involves supporting nonprofit organizations by reviewing, negotiating, and managing grant-related agreements while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and advance mission-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate grant agreements, funding agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Review and approve grant proposals to ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Provide legal guidance throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through execution and ongoing administration.
• Partner with program teams, finance, development, compliance, and leadership to support grant-funded initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks while providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ensure contracts and grant documentation comply with federal, state, foundation, and private funding requirements.
• Assist with developing and improving contracting processes, templates, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial contracts experience, preferably supporting nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving grant proposals and grant agreements.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and grant funding processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business and mission-focused objectives.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Direct in-house experience supporting a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with federal, state, private foundation, and corporate grant funding.
• Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting obligations, and funding requirements.
• Experience collaborating with development, finance, and program management teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple agreements simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

Not specified.