Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate various contract types, including services agreements, insurance agreements, benefits administration agreements, business associate agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor agreements.
- Rapidly assess potential legal risks, benefits, and consequences of decisions, presenting alternatives and proposing solutions to achieve business objectives while skillfully managing legal and practical business considerations.
- Provide daily contract support and lead coordination and partnership with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and leverage strong organizational and task efficiency skills to meet contract targets and deadlines.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals (., RFP responses) to prospective clients.
- Escalate issues to management as necessary.

Education and Experience Information:
- JD from an accredited institution; admitted and in good standing to practice law in at least one state.
- Five or more years of commercial contracting experience.
- Strong legal contracting background.
- Excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to think strategically and give timely, effective, and practical general corporate and commercial legal advice.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, including in work-from-home environments.
- Ability to work and communicate with colleagues and business clients in a professional, ethical, and positive manner as a team player.
- Insurance, health insurance, employee benefits, Medicare, financial, privacy and/or regulatory background is a plus but not required.

Salary Information:
- The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $130, to $140,. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits:
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off.
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Additional Information:
- This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
- Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
- The company may be subject to mandatory employment-related COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Candidates may be required to certify and provide documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19 if hired in the . If unable or unwilling to be vaccinated due to medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, candidates may request a medical or religious accommodation. The company will evaluate requests and work with candidates to identify reasonable alternatives to vaccination, if available.
- The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.