Commercial Contracts Attorney

JSI is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Contracts Attorney to join our team. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements for both JSI and our clients.

• Develop a deep understanding of JSI's business, products, and operations, including its policies, processes, and systems.
• Act as the primary legal point of contact for all commercial agreements and certain other legal matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice to management team members on matters related to our services.
• Standardize internal contract templates, establish best practices for contract review processes, and create a repository of all internal and external contracts.
• Manage and monitor all state regulatory licensing and registration requirements.
• Liaise with outside counsel as needed on technical and/or corporate legal matters.
• Maintain a business focus that balances the needs of the business for profitability by ensuring contractual terms and conditions protect the company and minimize risk.
• Collaborate in the development and rollout of conflicts of interest policies and processes, supporting the conflicts committee as needed.
• Provide creative solutions and ideas for resolution.
• Occasionally, the role may require assisting our consulting division, which supports many clients in drafting and reviewing various contracts and agreements.

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of Maryland.
• 2-3+ years of law firm experience and at least 5+ years of in-house experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Experience preferred in telecommunications or engineering settings involving Fortune 1000 clients.
• Experience advising on IP, product, privacy, and/or telecommunications regulatory issues is a plus.
• A passion for law and technology, sound legal judgment, attention to detail, clear communication skills, an enthusiasm for learning, and an understanding of how to provide legal advice in a rapidly growing environment effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and the management of conflicts of interest, with the capability to take on a leadership role in implementation if required.
• Self-motivated and able to complete matters without extensive supervision.
• Sound business judgment, with the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice.
• Hands-on, active, 'roll up your sleeve' mentality.
• A great attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-volume, and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders at various levels across the organization.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• In-house training, then the position could be remote.