Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Contracts Counsel in Costa Mesa, CA. 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 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.
• Effective communication 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.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong Outlook, Excel, and Word skills.
• Effective and succinct oral and written communication.
• Analytical, logical reasoning, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strategic focus and goal‑oriented.

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.