Contracts Counsel, Robert Half

Contracts Counsel

Robert Half

Location:

United States, Framingham

Category:

Legal

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a strategic, and tech-savvy Contracts Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team in the Greater Boston area. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer to contribute to a global, rapidly growing organization. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role is pivotal in providing innovative legal counsel, supporting global commercial initiatives, and optimizing business results through skilled legal negotiations.

Job Responsibility:

Drafting and Negotiations: Leverage prior contracts experience to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial transactions, including vendor and prospective client agreements
Procurement Support: Handle indirect procurement contract review and negotiations
Internal Guidance: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and manage risks associated with proposed transactions
Creative Problem Solving: Develop innovative legal solutions to streamline complex negotiations while adhering to company policies and risk tolerances, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with teams such as Finance, Sales, Information Security, and Product to ensure alignment and foster trusted relationships
Contract Optimization: Create, implement, and improve standard agreements, templates, contracting guides, and best practices
Project Management: Manage multiple priorities effectively with strong organizational and prioritization skills

Requirements:

Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience as in-house counsel or equivalent experience in a law firm
Commercial negotiation and drafting experience required
Familiarity with data privacy regulations and standards preferred
Experience maintaining relationships with external vendors and partners
Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
High energy, self-motivated, with a sense of urgency to achieve business goals
Strong judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to the bar in good standing in Massachusetts, New York, or California
Broad contracts experience with an emphasis on complex commercial transactions
Proficiency in structuring legal agreements that balance business goals with risk tolerance
Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, fostering collaboration in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Solid understanding of technology-related legal issues, with SaaS knowledge preferred

Nice to have:

SaaS expertise
Familiarity with data privacy regulations and standards

What we offer:

Great pay
Benefits
Work life balance
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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