LEWS Special Projects Lawyer 2

Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. Job Summary Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. We are seeking to hire a Special Projects Lawyer to join our Commercial Contracts and Technology Solutions practice group. This position is remote and all candidates must be licensed and living in a state with a K&L Gates LLP office. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, such as manufacturing and supply agreements, distribution agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, development and collaboration agreements, reseller agreements, and licensing agreements. Candidates should be technologically savvy, with experience using non-legal AI tools and a willingness to learn and leverage legal AI technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on a wide variety of commercial contracting matters and will support a range of projects for our Commercial Contracts and Technology Solutions team. Base Compensation $125.00 - $150.00 / hour The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. About The Firm K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals. Notice: We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility. Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the Firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Benefits K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include: Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature) Wellness Program Dental Insurance Pre-tax Commuting Benefits Vision Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Pet Insurance Short- and Long-term Disability Protection Health Advocacy Services Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment) Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance Paid Time Off (20 days/year through first 4 years of employment; 25 days/year after 5 years of employment) Access to a student loan concierge service Paid Holidays (12) Addiction Resources Family Building Benefits Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services Employee Assistance Program Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements 529 Deductions Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities Bereavement Leave Employee Referral Program Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr