Senior Associate, Contract Management (Fix Term) - US Remote

Overview

A legal services organization specializing in AI-integrated contracting is seeking a Senior Associate to join their team. The role involves working on engagements for large global clients, focusing on Financial Regulations, Corporate Restructuring, Commercial or Financial Services Contract Negotiation, and other contract-related work. This is a fixed-term 6-month opportunity with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivering services and ensuring compliance with client delivery commitments
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including content and development contracts, software development contracts, professional and consulting services contracts, staffing contracts, licensing contracts, IP/IT contracts, and general commercial contracts
• Work with junior team members, providing training and development to enhance their negotiation skills
• Assist the Delivery lead by managing complex negotiations and overseeing quality control of junior team members, some of whom may be new to negotiation
• Adhere to delivery processes and commitments
• Identify opportunities to improve client negotiation processes and strengthen long-term client relationships
• Manage and update data on internal and client systems
• Help develop contract templates, playbooks, and other tools for team use
• Stay current on legal and relevant industry developments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of client service and value addition

Requirements

• Law degree and/or legally qualified
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the role is based
• Minimum of 4 years' experience independently drafting and negotiating commercial contracts within a law firm, in-house legal team, or similar environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to operate with substantial autonomy and minimal supervision
• Legal expertise to act as a senior advisor and escalation point for junior team members
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Word
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Experience in client relationship management
• Familiarity with recognized matter management systems as part of daily work

Preferred Qualifications

• Adaptable, authentic, accountable, and values-driven team player
• Demonstrates personal leadership and inspires others

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
• Opportunity to develop a career in an international, innovative legal services environment
• Work alongside an experienced executive team and a large multidisciplinary team of lawyers, contract experts, technologists, and process consultants
• Inclusive and supportive work environment valuing all contributions
• Respect for work-life balance with comfortable working hours
• Flexible working model

Additional Information

• The role requires adherence to Information Security Management System policies and procedures in compliance with ISO standards
• Access to company and client assets requires maintaining appropriate security levels
• Equal opportunity employer

Location

This role is based in the country where the candidate is legally eligible to work.