Commercial Contracts Attorney

About the role

The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.

Location: New York, NY 10014

Compensation: $89/hr

Schedule: On-site, Monday‑Friday, 40 hrs/wk

Contract term: 6‑month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full‑time employee.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, with a focus on MSAs and SOWs for SaaS and IT procurement.
• Act as the dedicated legal liaison for the NASB Procurement team.
• Support additional commercial contract matters as needed, including marketing agreements, ad tech agreements, and financial agreements.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, IT, Security, and Privacy teams to assess vendor risks related to privacy laws, data security requirements, and AI governance.
• Ensure consistent contract standards across the organization.
• Develop and improve collaborative procurement processes, policies, and legal playbooks.
• Stay current on developments in laws, regulations, and industry trends applicable to digital media and technology platforms.
• Provide proactive legal guidance and manage legal risks while supporting business objectives.
• Quickly understand complex products and services, identify key issues and risks, and provide creative solutions that enable the business.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a U.S.-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience with a law firm, in-house legal team, or combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience working with internet, technology, and/or media companies, particularly within a procurement or commercial contracting environment.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, IT agreements, software licensing agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Deep understanding of SaaS, software licensing, services agreements, internet technology, and cloud computing technology.
• Excellent working knowledge of data privacy laws and emerging AI laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of vendor risk, data security, privacy, and AI governance considerations.
• Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to assess risk and prioritize matters based on business impact and organizational needs.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of deals simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate