Contracts Attorney
Robert Half · Fort Lee, NJ · 4 wk ago
On-siteLegal$70–$80/hrTemporary
About the role
Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial institution to hire a Senior Commercial Contracts Attorney to address a high‑volume backlog of critical agreements impacting multiple business units. The position is based in Fort Lee, NJ (onsite preferred with work‑from‑home Fridays; open to remote) and is a 3‑ to 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements
- Managing technology‑related contracts, including SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, technology services agreements, and vendor contracts
- Providing legal guidance to key business partners across Information Technology, Human Resources, Compliance, Risk Management, and Corporate Operations
- Identifying legal and regulatory risks while offering practical business‑focused solutions
- Conducting legal research and advising stakeholders on contract‑related matters
- Independently managing a busy workload and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active Bar admission in New Jersey or Delaware
- 6+ years of attorney experience, preferably within banking, financial services, FinTech, or other highly regulated industries
- Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex commercial contracts
- Strong background supporting technology transactions and SaaS agreements
Qualifications
- Banking and financial services industry exposure
- Regulatory compliance and risk management experience
- Corporate governance and transactional support
- Experience with emerging technologies, AI‑related agreements, or technology advisory work
Skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan
Pay
$70‑$80 per hour
Schedule
Standard Business Hours (Approx. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)