Commercial Counsel - Independent Contractor (Part-Time)

Overview

This role supports the Americas Commercial legal team by assisting public safety and commercial customers in obtaining necessary products and services. It is a non-permanent, independent contractor counsel position focused on contract preparation, negotiation, interpretation, and administration. The position emphasizes robust risk management and supports U.S. federal government and commercial contracting workflows through first-pass reviews, issue identification, document coordination, and negotiation support for routine and repeat contract matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, finalize, and negotiate routine transactional agreements including direct and indirect sales/supply, reseller/distribution agreements, end user license agreements, services agreements, and statements of work (SOWs).
• Work on agreements such as telecom, maintenance, consulting and advisory, outsourcing, and other technology-related contracts.
• Manage contract documentation and approval flows to ensure consistency with internal processes.
• Assist with contract disputes by understanding issues, researching solutions, and drafting settlement agreements.
• Respond to general legal inquiries related to contract disputes, regulatory issues, and new business initiatives.
• Provide counsel and guidance to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and managing risk.
• Support business and product development by advising on legal risks, prioritizing risks, and ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation precedent materials.
• Conduct flow-down clause reviews to identify potentially non-commercial, high-risk, or non-applicable FAR/DFARS and related contract clauses for legal review.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the bar of at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience in public sector and/or government contracting law, corporate transactional, contract negotiations, and/or commercial transactional experience.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, or related regulations.
• Experience reviewing contracts with government agencies or prime contractors.
• Experience advising technology companies in highly regulated markets.
• Familiarity with legal policies and procedures and ability to identify potential legal issues.
• Pragmatic and flexible approach to legal matters, balancing company success with risk management.
• Strong negotiation, consultation, analytical, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, vendors, attorneys, management, and third parties.
• Business acumen with the ability to understand business objectives and anticipate legal issues.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and discretion.
• Ability to identify issues proactively and drive resolution.
• Strategic thinking aligned with broader business goals.
• Collaborative mindset, open to diverse perspectives, and responsive to team needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target base pay range: $110 - $120 per hour, up to 15 hours per week.
• Incentive bonus plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid parental and family leave.

Additional Information

• Travel requirements: Under 10%.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• Position type: Experienced level.
• No referral payment plan.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications but believe they would be a strong addition to the team are encouraged to apply. The organization is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience and will provide accommodations upon request.