Job Title: Contracts Attorney

Location: Hybrid from Durham, NC, or Fully Remote (NC Residents Only)

Job Type: Full-Time, W2 Temporary Contractor (Potential for Full-Time Conversion)

Pay Rate: $50 - $70 per hour (Based on Relevant Experience)

Start Date: Must be available to start within one week of offer

Job Summary:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contracts Attorney who is licensed and in good standing in the United States, and currently residing in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and in-house generalist legal functions. This role requires a tech-savvy professional adept at reviewing, redlining, and negotiating a wide range of agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, redline, and negotiate various types of contracts, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Independent Contractor Agreements
  • Government Contracts
  • Software and Hardware Contracts
  • Master Distributor Agreements
• Provide legal support for corporate governance and general in-house legal matters
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Support legal operations and process improvements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the United States and in good standing
• Must be a current resident of North Carolina
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial contracts as an attorney
• Experience with corporate governance and in-house legal functions
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
• Proficient in legal technology tools and platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Very limited or no upcoming time off planned over the next 90 days while onboarding
• Willingness to complete a thorough background check upon acceptance of an offer

Preferred Location:

Hybrid from Durham, NC preferred, but fully remote candidates residing anywhere in NC will be considered

Additional Information:

This is a full-time W2 temporary contractor position with the potential to convert to a permanent role for the right candidate. Candidates must be available to start within one week of receiving an offer.

Please note: If offered the position, candidates must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and participate in a lengthy onboarding process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance