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Business Contracts Attorney

Arnold & Porter Feb 17,2023 Dec 15,2022 Location Washington DC
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Law Firm

Attorney

Corporate - Contract Law

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Arnold & Porter has a Business Contracts Attorney (in-house) opening.  This position may be located in any of the Firm’s U.S. offices or this position may work 100% virtual/remote in a Firm approved U.S. state.  The Business Contracts Attorney will draft, edit and review business vendor, and service provider contracts for the firm acting as a liaison between the Vendor Management Office, our General Counsel, and our attorneys and professional staff regarding vendor and service provider contract reviews.  Contract types include: software/SAAS, cloud services, purchase agreements, subscription agreements, data protection agreements, and event and site-related agreements.  The Business Contracts Attorney will lead and collaborate in the contract negotiation processes and while building strong collaborative relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor and service provider contracts to support business objectives and policies of the firm.
  • Leading and collaborating throughout contract review process by analyzing significant business, financial and legal risks. 
  • Providing leadership and guidance to the Vendor Management Office (VMO) and working closely with General Counsel/Corporate 
    Attorneys.
  • Developing and communicating creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points. 
  • Applying advanced knowledge of contract laws, firm policies, processes and industry standard practices.
  • Protecting and mitigating firm risks that may arise from contractual agreements.
  • Ensuring key contracts are aligned with the overall priorities of the firm, paying special attention to the firm’s risk management practices as they develop, spotting potential risks in business transactions and raise appropriately and presenting issues to senior management and working closely on the resolutions.
  • Tracking firm policy decisions and ensuring that policies and contract preferences are incorporated into contracts. 

Qualifications:

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Must be currently licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice law in Washington, DC.
  • Active member in good standing with the DC Bar or state bar which the attorney is resident.
  • Minimum of four (4) years drafting, reviewing and negotiating in-house contracts including software/SAAS agreements, purchase agreements, subscription agreements, professional services and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Strong knowledge of key legal concepts, processes and industry practices applicable to commercial contracts.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe and contract management software.
  • Effective and succinct oral communication and clear and concise written communication.
  • Analytical and logical reasoning.
  • Experience with legal ethics and privilege issues.

 
The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000 to $125,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

 

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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At Arnold & Porter, we are client-driven and industry-focused. Our lawyers practice in more than 40 practice areas across the litigation, regulatory and transactional spectrum to help clients with complex needs stay ahead of the global market, anticipate opportunities and address issues that impact the very value of their businesses. Our global reach, experience and deep knowledge allow us to work across geographic, cultural, technological and ideological borders, to offer clients forward-looking, results-oriented solutions that resolve their US, international and cross-border legal needs.