In House Contract Lawyer (Part Time)
Legal · Part-time
Role Description
Review, redline and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer contracts, MSAs, SaaS terms, NDAs, DPAs and vendor agreements.
Build and maintain contract templates and a simple playbook so the team can handle routine agreements faster.
Keep track of contract terms, renewal dates and obligations.
Flag risk clearly to leadership and manage outside counsel on matters that need specialist help.
Preferred
Background at a technology or software company, or advising one.
Familiarity with data privacy terms (GDPR, CCPA) and SaaS agreements.
Experience setting up contract templates or a contract management tool.
Experience in employment law, including wage and hour, classification, leave and termination issues
Requirements
J.D. and active license in good standing with the IL bar.
5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, at a firm or in-house.
Comfort giving practical advice that weighs legal risk against what the business needs to get done.
Ability to work in our Chicago office 20 hours a week.