In-House Contract Attorney – Legaltech (70–100%) New York State

Overview

A LegalTech team based in New York, USA, is seeking a skilled Contract Attorney with extensive experience in US contract drafting. This role involves working independently within a fast-paced startup environment to support the development of AI-assisted contract drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of contracts governed by US law, ensuring compliance with US and New York State legal standards
• Identify issues in contract drafting and suggest improvements to enhance template quality, reliability, and consistency
• Provide structured legal input to aid in the development and refinement of AI-assisted contract drafting technologies
• Work autonomously and asynchronously, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and strong attention to detail

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active New York Bar license (required)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an attorney in a US law firm and/or in-house role, with a focus on contractual and/or corporate matters
• Strong, independent contract drafting and review skills across commercial and corporate agreements
• Excellent legal drafting skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in AI, technology, or LegalTech companies
• Proficiency in legal drafting in Spanish (optional)
• Familiarity with contract automation, template-based drafting, or reviewing automated contract outputs
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional or international contract structures

Additional Information

• This is an in-house LegalTech role with no litigation, client representation, or billable hours requirements

Compensation

• Annual salary range: USD 190,000 to 260,000, commensurate with experience and specialization

Location

• New York, United States of America