Transactional Attorney

• Prepare, examine, and negotiate agreements with outside vendors, including service contracts, master agreements, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, software arrangements, and licensing documents
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract language, legal exposure, and compliance considerations in a way that supports informed business decisions
• Work closely with teams such as procurement, finance, information technology, and academic or operational departments to facilitate vendor engagement and onboarding activities
• Counsel business partners on provisions involving privacy, confidentiality, indemnity, insurance, intellectual property rights, and liability allocation
• Review contracts and related practices to confirm alignment with applicable laws, nonprofit obligations, and organizational policies at the federal, state, and local levels
• Assist with privacy and information security matters connected to contractual commitments and applicable regulatory requirements
• Create and refine contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses to improve consistency and streamline the review process
• Draft supporting legal documents such as releases, intellectual property agreements, and other internal records, and help address disputes or alleged breaches tied to contractual obligations
• Track legal and regulatory developments affecting nonprofit and higher education-related vendor relationships and contribute to improvements in contract lifecycle processes

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience focused on transactional, commercial, or vendor contract matters
• Demonstrated strength in contract drafting, issue spotting, negotiation, and legal analysis
• Experience partnering with cross-functional business teams in a collaborative setting
• Ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively

Familiarity with procurement practices, contract management tools, data privacy considerations, or nonprofit and higher education regulations

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) plan