Vendor Management Contracts Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Vendor Management Contracts Attorney in New York City, NY, with the option for hybrid or fully remote work within the United States. The role involves supporting firm-wide procurement and vendor management operations, drafting and negotiating supplier agreements, and advising on contract processes and policies.

Duties

• Review, draft, analyze, negotiate, and process various vendor contracts, including NDAs and master services agreements.
• Participate in revising and developing contract templates and negotiation principles.
• Assist in cataloging contracts and monitoring vendor performance.
• Facilitate communication among legal, technology, and business teams.
• Educate firm members on contract issues and processes.
• Identify and support training and development needs.

Requirements

• JD Degree and active admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of experience with vendor contract review and negotiation.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts related to data privacy, information security, and IT procurement.
• Strong foundation in contract management and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage change in a dynamic organization.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and AI regulations is a plus.

Education

• JD Degree

Certifications

• Active admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with contracts databases and workflow management tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.