Transactional Attorney

Responsibilities Work closely and collaboratively with firm clients to support a broad range of commercial transactions. Design, draft, negotiate, and review various commercial agreements, including sales, service, charter party agreements, master services agreements, and nondisclosure agreements. Identify, interpret, explain, and advise on various legal issues and associated risks, including insurance contract terms, requirements, and obligations. Provide creative and proactive legal counsel to firm clients and their relevant business stakeholders. Develop and implement training and education programs, policies, and procedures related to commercial transactions and contracting processes. Develop and implement processes to drive efficiency and improve contract workflow and legal operations. Improve and create contract templates and negotiation playbooks. Escalate issues, as appropriate, and collaboratively share potential risks and proposals with the firm’s litigation and leadership team. Stay current on applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry codes, especially concerning contract law. Enter and review billable time each and every day. Ideal Qualifications Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States required. Several years of PQE drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (at a firm or in-house). Excellent analytic, legal writing and communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to handle demanding responsibilities in a high volume environment. Client focused while managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to interact with client personnel as well as representatives of other companies and adversaries. The ability to organize, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure. An early riser who works well under extreme pressure of deadlines and unexpected demands - including occasional evening and weekend work. An individual who is flexible, punctual, professional, honest, reliable, neat, and composed. A good sense of humor is essential. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, including with remote staff, and to maintain confidential information. An individual with emotional intelligence and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Interest in and knowledge of maritime or international trade law issues is a plus. Software Skills Extreme proficiency with Adobe and basic Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, etc.) Basic understanding of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint (for Case Management) Experience with Clio (Billing Software) and Westlaw (legal research). #J-18808-Ljbffr International Maritime Group | PLLC