Contract Review Attorney (Part-time; Fully Remote)

Overview

An experienced Contract Review Attorney is sought to provide part-time, as-needed support for a public entity client. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of public-sector agreements, including public works contracts, IT agreements, and Professional Services Contracts (PSCs). This opportunity is ideal for a government contracts attorney or public-sector practitioner looking for flexible, project-based work.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts including:
  • Public works and construction agreements
  • IT agreements (SaaS, licensing, implementation, data processing)
  • Professional Services Contracts (PSCs)
• Advise internal stakeholders on risk allocation, compliance, and procurement considerations
• Ensure agreements comply with applicable state and local procurement laws
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks
• Assist with revisions, redlines, and vendor negotiations
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a public-sector environment

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Washington
• Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing and negotiating government or public-sector contracts
• Strong familiarity with public procurement requirements, competitive bidding frameworks, and compliance obligations
• Experience with public works contracting requirements such as prevailing wage and bonding
• Experience negotiating IT and technology agreements, including data security and privacy provisions
• Ability to analyze and negotiate AI-related provisions, including data usage, model training, IP ownership, confidentiality, bias mitigation, audit rights, transparency, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work independently and provide clear, concise legal advice

Position Details

• Engagement role
• Part-Time: 5-15 hours per week
• Fully remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized pay range (full-time equivalent): $140,000 - $170,000+
• Contract pay rates depend on experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market factors, and candidate preferences
• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for contract professionals
• Typically W2 employment status
• Eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including Group Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
• Qualified 401(k) plan available
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Confidentiality

Candidate identity will not be disclosed to prospective clients without prior consent. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for further consideration.