Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

Robert Half is currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled contracts attorney. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to assess legal risks and implications in contracts across various business functions. This position requires reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts to ensure in support of the Company’s operations and applicable law.

Start Date: April 2025

Duration: 3+ months (potential of extension)

Pay Rate: $75+ per hour

Location: White Plains, NY (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

· Contract Review: Thoroughly review, analyze, and assess contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and protection of the company’s interests.

· Risk Identification: Identify potential legal and financial risks within contracts and recommend necessary changes or modifications.

· Drafting and Negotiating: Draft, revise, and negotiate contracts, including but not limited to, vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, and service contracts.

· Collaboration: Work closely with other internal teams such as Procurement, Sales, and Finance to ensure contracts meet operational and business objectives.

· Compliance: Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, including data privacy, intellectual property, and employment laws.

· Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain an organized and up-to-date record of all reviewed, drafted, and executed contracts.

· Legal Advice: Provide legal support and advice to internal stakeholders regarding contract terms

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: JD.

• Licensed Attorney in the State of New York

Experience:

• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) in contract law.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of contract law and legal terminology.

• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously.

• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• High proficiency with contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

Desirable Skills:

Familiarity with aviation law is a plus.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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