Business Needs Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Contract Attorney
Business Needs Inc. is seeking a Junior Contract Attorney for a 7-8 month contract position. The role involves conducting contract reviews, managing the approval process, and providing legal support regarding commercial agreements.
Responsibilities
Conduct initial review and analysis of a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, and standard form contracts
Identify and flag non-standard terms, risks, or deviations from company playbooks and established policies
Oversee the internal contract approval workflow, ensuring all necessary stakeholders (e.g., finance, procurement, senior legal counsel) review and sign off on documentation in a timely manner
Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of executed contracts and relevant documentation within the contract management system
Create and review reports to monitor workflow, volume and service levels
Serve as a primary legal escalation point for guidance from paralegal staff regarding contracts
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership and good standing with at least one state bar
1-5 years of legal experience (post-bar admission) with demonstrable experience or coursework in contract drafting, review, or management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on precision and clarity
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Management of paralegals or junior attorneys
Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software platform (e.g., Salesforce, Coupa, or dedicated legal CLM tool)
Prior experience in an in-house legal department or supporting a corporate environment
A strong understanding of common commercial terms and conditions
Company
Business Needs Inc.
At Business Needs Inc., we started as an IT solutions company providing a small selection of services such as website management solutions and Call Centre support.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase