* Fully remote contract counsel for leading non-profit!
* Immediate start - temporary legal contract attorney role.
About Our Client
A highly reputable non-profit with offices in NY and Washington DC is looking to appoint for immediate start, an In-House Legal Counsel with contract review/ negotiation experience including grant and service agreements. Competitive hourly rate for this fully remote role - between 15-30 hours work per week, initial contract runs from April-August 2025. Option to work from the New York or Washington DC office if you wish or fully remote within the US. Potential for contract extension. Candidates must be able to work EST time zone.
Job Description
As In-House Legal Counsel/ Contracts Review Attorney, you will work autonomously and as part of the wider business/ legal team. Varied responsibilities include:
* Working on a variety of contracts and agreements - drafting, negotiating, reviewing and administration
* Drafting and negotiating contracts/ agreements - service agreements and grant agreements, NDAs, license agreements etc.
* Updating, reviewing and maintaining contract templates and library
* Varied matters: contract work, labor/employment counsel, corporate governance, AI and Data Privacy
* Reviewing internal policies and procedures
* Must have experience in drafting contracts from start to finish
* Reporting to the Head of Legal
* Engaging and supervising outside counsel as external assistance is required
The Successful Applicant
Demonstrable skills and experience required for the In-House Counsel/ Contract Review Attorney role:
* 8+ years experience in varied legal work (private practice, in-house or combined)
* Must have experience in drafting and negotiating contracts - ideally varied legal counsel experience: contract work, labor/employment counsel, corporate governance, AI and Data Privacy matters
* Law degree/ J.D. essential
* Must have US State Bar in good standing (from any US State)
* Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
* Non-profit legal experience beneficial but not essential
What's on Offer
The In-House Legal Counsel/ Contract Review Attorney role is offering:
* Hourly rate: $100-$150/ hour
* Opportunity to work with highly reputable US Non-Profit
* Interesting varied role: contract work, labor/employment counsel, corporate governance, AI and Data Privacy matters.
* Fully remote role (working EST)
* Interim position, immediate start, projected to run from April-August 2025 with potential to extend
* Interviews commence mid-March for immediate start - five month initial contract
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