Senior Contracts Counsel

The Senior Contracts Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting a dynamic and evolving organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative legal team and work on a broad range of complex and sensitive legal and business issues, providing real-time analysis and practical advice. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities across diverse areas such as vendor management, publishing, property & casualty, technology, and benefits. We are seeking a creative, curious, and proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and team-oriented mindset to take ownership of commercial contracts and drive strategic solutions.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the full vendor contracting cycle-from initial draft to execution-including SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, software licensing, and consulting agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts.
• Partner with vendor management to design and implement contract strategies, improve knowledge management, and develop standard templates and SLAs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and privacy teams on compliance, risk mitigation, and contract strategy.
• Manage the contract lifecycle platform and leverage technology for insights and vendor playbooks.
• Supervise outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.

What We\'re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice in New York.
• 6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong background in SaaS/data technology, healthcare, and commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of U.S. data privacy laws (HIPAA, CCPA, etc.).
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration and trust.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects and shape contract strategy for a respected organization.

If you\'re a proactive, detail-oriented attorney ready to take ownership and make an impact, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future!

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