Contracts Counsel

• Prepares and drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide variety of commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements and confidentiality agreements) and supports assistant general counsel and/or associate general counsel in connection with client and/or third-party arrangements
• Advises on commercial contracting requirements as well as legal contracting requirements (e.g., intellectual property rights, data privacy laws and requirements)
• Collaborates with team members to develop more effective and efficient ways to review and negotiate agreements or address new issues (e.g., master consulting agreements)
• Supports clients on contract-related issues in collaboration with or under the direction of other attorneys
• Works with other members of the Department on projects in support of broader initiatives
• Provides back up to attorneys on other contract-related responsibilities

• Adaptable, motivated, hardworking self-starter who works independently, effectively prioritizes workflow, drives to completion, is highly responsive, and consistently delivers high quality results across multiple assignments under tight timeframes
• Demonstrated ability to draft, revise and negotiate contracts such as the ones noted above
• Highly effective communicator who listens actively, conveys information clearly and succinctly in writing and verbally, and translates complex legal concepts into actionable advice
• Ability to think critically to identify issues and to offer pragmatic, actionable solutions
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including responsiveness, clear and effective communication skills, and ability to form strong relationships with internal teams
• Team player who pitches in, collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams, proactively builds collective knowledge and capabilities, and seeks continuous improvement
• Excellent organizational skills and judgment
• Willingness and ability to learn about new laws and concepts and internal policies, guidelines, and best practices

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school with excellent academic credentials
• Currently admitted and in good standing with a state bar in any jurisdiction
• 0-3+ years' experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in a sophisticated environment
• Procurement experience a plus

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