Contracts Lawyer, Playbook-Based Remote Redlining Project (US, Part-Time)

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Posted Sep 23, 2026

Remote · US Contract
$90 – $110/hr

Overview

A confidential, US-based remote project for experienced contract lawyers. The work reflects everyday commercial practice: review drafts, redline against defined playbooks, and document the rationale behind each change.

Responsibilities

  • Redline commercial agreements (including master services agreements, NDAs, data-processing addenda, and similar documents) according to defined playbooks and policy positions
  • Identify issues in each draft, select the company position, and determine acceptable fallback positions
  • Provide short, reasoned explanations for every change made
  • Maintain consistency of interpretations with the rest of the project team
  • Work independently to deadlines in a fully remote setup

Requirements

  • JD and an active license in a US jurisdiction
  • Four or more years of transactional practice in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (firm or in-house)
  • Deep familiarity with frequently negotiated clauses, including:
    • liability caps
    • indemnities
    • confidentiality
    • data protection
  • Strong written analysis and consistently accurate contract interpretation
  • Technology-transactions experience is a strong plus
  • No AI background needed; contracting knowledge is the focus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Remote independent-contractor engagement for US-based lawyers
  • 20 or more hours a week
  • Paid hourly at $90 to $110
  • Work language: English

Location

  • US-based (remote)

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