Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced SaaS commercial attorney to join its in-house global Risk team in New York, NY. The Commercial Attorney will collaborate with the Assistant General Counsel to manage the drafting, negotiation, and advisory processes for a diverse range of vendor agreements, focusing on software-as-a-service (SaaS) and technology-related contracts. This role requires strong commercial awareness and expertise in data protection and intellectual property law.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements and licensing agreements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Collaborate with procurement and other legal teams to execute the firm's contracting strategy.
• Create and support best practices for procurement and vendor management.
• Advise business partners and internal stakeholders across the firm.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial contract experience, focusing on technology and SaaS contracts.
• Experience with international contracts and cross-border legal issues is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional commercial sensibilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear advice for non-legal stakeholders.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Active membership in the New York State Bar or qualified in England and Wales.

Skills

• Familiarity with privacy and security terms (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and legal technology tools.
• Strong project management capabilities and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

This law firm has offices in Frankfurt, Seoul, New York, Moscow, Rome, Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, London, Cologne, Sao Paulo, Washington, Buenos Aires and Milan. The firm was established in late 1940s and its practice areas are information technology, metals and mining, sovereign government and international institutions, banking and financial, airlines, aviation and aerospace, energy, manufacturing and industrial services, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, pulp and paper, construction and infrastructure and metals and mining.