Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Contracts Counsel in San Diego to join its Legal and Risk Management team. This role involves leading the firm's third‑party contract review process, including drafting, editing, reviewing, and negotiating key contractual terms. The position serves as a liaison between various departments to facilitate vendor and service provider contract reviews.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of vendor and service provider contracts.
• Lead and collaborate throughout the contract review process.
• Develop and implement contracting playbooks, templates, and workflows.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance to the Procurement team and collaborate with the General Counsel's Office.
• Develop creative solutions and mitigation strategies for negotiation points.
• Support the firm's cyber‑security insurance program and related initiatives.
• Assist with governance matters and legal compliance issues.
• Participate in special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Expertise in software/SaaS agreements, purchase agreements, and NDAs.
• Strong knowledge of legal concepts and industry practices for commercial contracts.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with legal ethics and privilege issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with privacy and data protection laws is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a hybrid team environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of contract law and industry best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.