Commercial Contracts Attorney (Vendor & Transactions Focus)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, business-minded Commercial Contracts Attorney to support a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment. This role will focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, with an emphasis on vendor and procurement contracts, technology transactions, and real estate-related agreements.

The ideal candidate is a licensed, barred attorney with strong transactional experience, capable of partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive efficient, risk-balanced contracting processes.

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Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Vendor and procurement agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality agreements
  • Technology agreements (e.g., SaaS, licensing, software, IT services)
  • Real estate leases and related property agreements
  • Franchise and distribution agreements
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and compliance considerations
• Partner with procurement, finance, operations, and business teams to support contracting needs
• Manage full lifecycle contract processes, including intake, negotiation, execution, and post-signature obligations
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms to improve efficiency and consistency [Contract A…l market 1 | Word]
• Advise on contractual risk and ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Support process improvement initiatives, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and workflow optimization [Experience…Engagement | Outlook]
• Assist with structuring complex or strategic transactions and vendor relationships

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Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in good standing (required)
• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in an in-house or technology-driven environment
• Strong experience negotiating and drafting:
  • Procurement/vendor agreements
  • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
  • Software licensing and technology agreements
  • Real estate leases and/or franchising agreements
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume contract workflows and competing priorities
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and contract standardization initiatives is a plus
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating across business functions