Corporate Legal Counsel

Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel – IT Transactions

New York, NY or Edison, NJ (100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week)

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

⚖️ Active Bar License Required (Any U.S. State)

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a leading global technology consulting and services organization to hire experienced attorneys specializing in IT transactions, outsourcing, technology services, and commercial contracting .

We are seeking legal professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and enjoy partnering with sales and business teams to help close complex technology transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting a technology services provider, systems integrator, consulting firm, or outsourcing organization .

Open Positions

Associate Corporate Counsel – IT Transactions

• 3-10 years of relevant experience
• Pay: $60-$75/hour

Corporate Counsel – IT Transactions

• 7-13 years of relevant experience
• Pay: $75-$100/hour

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Structure and negotiate revenue-generating and procurement-related transactions.
• Review and negotiate complex technology and outsourcing agreements, including:
• Master Outsourcing Agreements
• Professional Services Agreements (PSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Software Licensing Agreements
• Reseller Agreements
• Subcontractor Agreements
• RFPs and Bid Documents
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Manage transactions from RFP through contract execution.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, HR, Information Security, Procurement, and other business stakeholders.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice while balancing risk and commercial objectives.
• Drive efficient negotiations and help move deals to signature.

What We're Looking For

• IT services industry experience required. Candidates must have experience supporting a technology services provider, systems integrator, consulting firm, outsourcing company, or similar IT services organization.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience negotiating IT services, outsourcing, technology, software licensing, and commercial agreements.
• Strong background representing a service provider, consulting firm, systems integrator, or technology company.
• Ability to independently lead negotiations and manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Practical business judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.