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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP · 1 month ago

Commercial Attorney (In-House Risk Team)

US-NY-New York

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$240K/yr - $260K/yr

5+ years exp

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession, operating as a single, integrated global partnership. They are seeking an experienced SaaS commercial attorney to join their in-house global Risk team, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and advising on a high volume of technology-related contracts while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts (including SaaS subscription agreements, licensing agreements, data protection agreements (DPAs), NDAs, Master Services Agreements and professional/vendor services agreements)

Ensure all contracts and business practices comply with relevant laws and regulations, including data protection regulations like GDPR and CCPA, as well as new legislation like the EU AI Act

Partner closely with procurement and other lawyers on the global Risk team to help drive and execute the Firm’s contracting strategy

Create and support best practices for efficient procurement, vendor management, and contracting operations, including templates, guidelines, and policies

Collaborate with and advise business partners and internal stakeholders across the firm, including working closely with the Procurement, Innovation, Information Security teams

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)New York State BarCommercial contract experienceSaaS contractsData protection lawContract lifecycle managementInternational contractsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsInterpersonal abilitiesProject management capabilitiesOrganizational skillsProblem-solving approach

Required

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active membership in the New York State Bar in good standing or qualified in England and Wales

5+ years of commercial contract experience, with a strong focus on technology, IT, and SaaS contracts, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department environment

Enthusiasm for drafting and negotiating contracts, with strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal abilities

Exceptional commercial sensibilities

Keen attention to detail with commitment to high standards of accuracy and efficiency, strong project management capabilities, and ability to effectively prioritize a high-volume portfolio in a fast-paced environment

Able to translate complex legal issues into clear, pragmatic advice for non-legal stakeholders

Proactive, resourceful approach with strong work ethic, high degree of accountability, and excellent organizational skills

A positive, collaborative demeanor with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Preferred

Experience with international contracts and cross-border legal issues is often desirable

Familiarity with privacy and security terms (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal technology tools

Experience with international commercial agreements and multi-jurisdictional contracting issues

Benefits

Health care benefits

Company

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years.

Founded in 1946

New York, NY, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.clearygottlieb.com

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