Commercial Contract Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Contract Attorney to support a nonprofit organization on a contract basis. This role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and mission-related agreements while helping business partners manage legal risk with practical guidance. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong contract law knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: • Review, draft, and revise vendor, consulting, and service agreements to align with organizational objectives and legal standards. • Prepare and negotiate sales contract templates and related commercial documents with attention to risk allocation and enforceability. • Create and update gift, pledge, and fundraising agreements that support fundraising and partnership activities. • Develop memoranda of understanding and collaboration documents for external relationships and joint initiatives. • Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, obligations, and potential legal exposure across routine business matters. • Support the legal review of partnership arrangements and other nonprofit-related agreements to ensure clarity and compliance. • Recommend edits to contract language that protect the organization while maintaining productive business relationships.
The pay range for this position is 55 to 70. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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Qualifications:

• Licensed attorney in good standing with at least 5 years of legal experience focused on contract drafting and review.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of commercial agreements, including service, sales, partnership, and related contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of contract negotiation, issue spotting, and practical risk assessment.
• Experience supporting nonprofit or mission-driven organizations is preferred.
• Background in civil litigation, motion drafting, briefing, or discovery is helpful but not required for success in this role.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a Contract position environment.

Compensation

$66.50-$77.00 Hourly

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