Attorney/Lawyer

4 hours ago

jersey city, nj, United States Robert Half Full-time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Role: Contracts Counsel (Tech-based company in the Insurance Space)

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Schedule: Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Salary: $135,000 – $155,000 + bonus + comprehensive benefits


About the role:


A multinational data analytics and risk assessment company is seeking a Contracts Counsel to support its Life Solutions business, including life insurance products, software licenses, and support services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, collaborative NJ Barred Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance legal risk with business goals.


This role reports to the Chief Litigation & Managing Counsel and is based in Jersey City, NJ under a hybrid work model.


Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, amendments, statements of work, NDAs, and consulting agreements.
  • Provide day-to-day legal guidance to sales, product, and operations teams on contractual risk, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
  • Interpret and apply company's standard templates and playbooks, escalating non-standard terms and risks as needed.
  • Partner with internal teams including privacy, compliance, security, product, and finance to deliver practical legal solutions.
  • Support contracting activities involving customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on commercial, data, IP, and regulatory issues impacting Life Solutions products and services.
  • Help improve contract processes, templates, and internal guidance materials.
  • Assist with additional commercial and corporate legal projects as assigned.




Qualifications

  • JD from a U.S.-accredited law school.
  • Admission to the New Jersey State Bar or eligibility for an NJ in-house counsel limited license.
  • 3+ years of legal experience in commercial contracting, including software licenses and support services, in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.
  • Experience in life insurance or financial services preferred.
  • Privacy and intellectual property experience preferred.
  • Comfortable in a client-facing role.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities