Temporary Commercial Attorney

JOB SUMMARY A global professional services corporation seeks an experienced Commercial Contracts Attorneys for a n ongoing temporary assignment in their NYC location. The position is hybrid: three days onsite; two days remote. The Temporary Commercial Contracts Attorney will advise clients domestically and internationally on a wide range of matters, including structuring, negotiating and drafting a variety of general and specialized agreements necessary for the day-to-day operations of a cutting-edge global science and technology non-profit organization. Issues range from commercial legal advice to preservation of the non-profit status of the organization. The agreements include licensing, electronic publishing, IT, and consulting agreements, as well as related commercial agreements relevant to a dynamic business environment. This role functions as an intermediate individual contributor. Salary Range: %2480-%2490/hr Key Responsibilities Specific duties include but not limited to: • Provides advice and counsel, negotiates, and drafts both domestic and international commercial, business and operational contracts • Uses and modifies standard forms and templates from a robust internal forms library in the marketing, publishing, education, technical conference and membership operations of the organization • Develops and incorporates the implementation of new technology solutions (such as, but not limited to, contract management systems) • Provides training on issues relating to commercial law, contract formation and other legal subjects • Provides general legal advice to various departments within the organization • Collaborates on additional legal projects of interest • Raises the profile of the Legal and Compliance Department within IEEE • Continuously develops personal and professional skills JOB SUMMARY A global professional services corporation seeks an experienced Commercial Contracts Attorneys for a n ongoing temporary assignment in their NYC location. The position is hybrid: three days onsite; two days remote. The Temporary Commercial Contracts Attorney will advise clients domestically and internationally on a wide range of matters, including structuring, negotiating and drafting a variety of general and specialized agreements necessary for the day-to-day operations of a cutting-edge global science and technology non-profit organization. Issues range from commercial legal advice to preservation of the non-profit status of the organization. The agreements include licensing, electronic publishing, IT, and consulting agreements, as well as related commercial agreements relevant to a dynamic business environment. This role functions as an intermediate individual contributor. Salary Range: %2480-%2490/hr Key Responsibilities Specific duties include but not limited to: • Provides advice and counsel, negotiates, and drafts both domestic and international commercial, business and operational contracts • Uses and modifies standard forms and templates from a robust internal forms library in the marketing, publishing, education, technical conference and membership operations of the organization • Develops and incorporates the implementation of new technology solutions (such as, but not limited to, contract management systems) • Provides training on issues relating to commercial law, contract formation and other legal subjects • Provides general legal advice to various departments within the organization • Collaborates on additional legal projects of interest • Raises the profile of the Legal and Compliance Department within IEEE • Continuously develops personal and professional skills Education Education Level Education Details Bachelor%27s degree or equivalent experience Science/Tech undergraduate degree helpful but not required J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence from national law school Work Experience Experience Experience Details 2 - 4 years Adept at providing commercial legal advice, contract drafting, negotiation and review experience In-house Corporate or law firm experience required Licenses and Certifications (Custom) Member in good standing of the NY or NJ state Bar. Skills and Requirements (Custom) Must have the ability to manage large volumes of commercial contract review with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must be able to advise on a wide variety of legal issues Experience representing non-profit organizations a plus Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, along with excellent business judgment and critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail a must Experience with technology contracts a plus Must effectively communicate across all levels and display the ability to diplomatically interact with other stakeholders to influence operational, policy and process goals Must be well-spoken, with leadership potential, Well-versed in commercial business practices, customary provisions, and key issues in a wide range of unique situations Familiar with policies and practices of leading non-profit charities, as well as academic and research organizations Must have experience advising clients, working directly with senior managers and suppliers Proactive self-starter, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and business needs Service-oriented legal counsel with excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest and capability in collaborating with both legal and non-legal colleagues PHYSICAL, MENTAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT STANDARDS FOR IEEE POSITIONS Note: The following Standards describe the work environment and the physical and mental demands for the three categories of positions at IEEE. An ability to meet these Standards is deemed essential for each position within a given category. Nevertheless, the Standards set forth herein are not exclusive, and each position may have additional work environment and physical and mental demands that are not set forth here. Category: Category I - Office Positions Physical/Mental Demands Office positions at IEEE are generally performed within an office environment whose duties are primarily performed behind a desk at an IEEE location. Employees in these positions frequently operate a computer, read and write, and interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. They move about within the facility in which their office is located to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. They also travel within the facility in which their office is located and to locations outside of the facility, to attend meetings, trainings, events, and other business activities. Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs. Persons holding these positions must have strong communication and organizational skills, and an ability to interact and work with others. They must be able to work under time constraints and deadlines. Work Environment Persons holding office positions are generally subject to inside environmental conditions having the lighting, temperature, and noise of an open floor-plan office environment. To ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities, the IEEE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless to do so would cause undue hardship. IEEE HAS THE SOLE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, AND APPLY THESE STANDARDS. THESE STANDARDS ARE NOT THE ONLY DUTIES OR REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED OR DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR THE POSITIONS TO WHICH THEY APPLY. THESE STANDARDS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT OR OTHERWISE, AS ALL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS AT IEEE ARE “AT-WILL.” We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L or O status. Education Education Level Education Details Bachelor%27s degree or equivalent experience Science/Tech undergraduate degree helpful but not required J.D. Doctor of Jurisprudence from national law school Work Experience Experience Experience Details 2 - 4 years Adept at providing commercial legal advice, contract drafting, negotiation and review experience In-house Corporate or law firm experience required Licenses and Certifications (Custom) Member in good standing of the NY or NJ state Bar. Skills and Requirements (Custom) Must have the ability to manage large volumes of commercial contract review with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must be able to advise on a wide variety of legal issues Experience representing non-profit organizations a plus Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, along with excellent business judgment and critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail a must Experience with technology contracts a plus Must effectively communicate across all levels and display the ability to diplomatically interact with other stakeholders to influence operational, policy and process goals Must be well-spoken, with leadership potential, Well-versed in commercial business practices, customary provisions, and key issues in a wide range of unique situations Familiar with policies and practices of leading non-profit charities, as well as academic and research organizations Must have experience advising clients, working directly with senior managers and suppliers Proactive self-starter, with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and business needs Service-oriented legal counsel with excellent interpersonal skills and a keen interest and capability in collaborating with both legal and non-legal colleagues PHYSICAL, MENTAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT STANDARDS FOR IEEE POSITIONS Note: The following Standards describe the work environment and the physical and mental demands for the three categories of positions at IEEE. An ability to meet these Standards is deemed essential for each position within a given category. Nevertheless, the Standards set forth herein are not exclusive, and each position may have additional work environment and physical and mental demands that are not set forth here. Category: Category I - Office Positions Physical/Mental Demands Office positions at IEEE are generally performed within an office environment whose duties are primarily performed behind a desk at an IEEE location. Employees in these positions frequently operate a computer, read and write, and interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. They move about within the facility in which their office is located to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. They also travel within the facility in which their office is located and to locations outside of the facility, to attend meetings, trainings, events, and other business activities. Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs. Persons holding these positions must have strong communication and organizational skills, and an ability to interact and work with others. They must be able to work under time constraints and deadlines. Work Environment Persons holding office positions are generally subject to inside environmental conditions having the lighting, temperature, and noise of an open floor-plan office environment. To ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities, the IEEE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless to do so would cause undue hardship. IEEE HAS THE SOLE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, AND APPLY THESE STANDARDS. THESE STANDARDS ARE NOT THE ONLY DUTIES OR REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED OR DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR THE POSITIONS TO WHICH THEY APPLY. THESE STANDARDS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT OR OTHERWISE, AS ALL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS AT IEEE ARE “AT-WILL.” We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply. PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L or O status.

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