Jr Commercial Attorney

Overview

This role supports the in-house legal department and internal business customers by providing deal support and participating in projects that improve contractual infrastructure, workflow, and processes.

You will work independently on assigned matters and collaborate with other legal team members and the customer’s in-house team.

Time zone requirement: Must work MST/Arizona Time zone.

Responsibilities

• Review NDA contracts and negotiate acceptable alternatives, working from templates and tools that you will help create.
• Facilitate escalation and resolution of contract issues.
• Update or draft templates, negotiation playbooks, and other contract infrastructure tools.
• Capture information related to the contracts and matters supported.
• Participate or manage customer projects to improve contracting efficiency, cost effectiveness, and knowledge sharing.
• Create reports and make presentations to customer and internal colleagues.
• Participate on task forces aimed at improving how services are delivered and supporting team development and growth.

Requirements

• 2+ years of legal practice experience providing high-volume transactional support for business customers, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly NDAs.
• Excellent track record in previous customer support/customer service engagements.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in at least one state.

Skills for Success

• Proven ability to work in a customer-centric, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively from a home office or remote work environment.
• Dependable, responsive, and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Flexible and willing to assist with matters and projects to better serve customers, even if outside normal scope.
• Ability to act independently using good judgment, while also asking questions when needed.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex ideas.
• Professionalism in verbal and written communication.
• High integrity and ethical judgment.
• Strong listening and communication skills, with judgment to apply the right approach for each situation.
• Ability to own mistakes and learn from them.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or SharePoint.
• Some experience with contract management software or workflow tools is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• US national salary range: $70,000 - $90,000, based on job-related skills, experience, level, and location.
• Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.

Location

Remote work is available, with a requirement to work MST/Arizona Time zone.