Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP · 10 hours ago
Commercial Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm known for its commitment to clients. They are seeking a Commercial Contracts Counsel to lead the firm's third-party contract review process, oversee contract workflows, and facilitate vendor contract reviews. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and implementing policies related to contract management.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of vendor and service provider contracts, including software/SaaS (including AI), cloud services, purchase agreements, subscription agreements, data protection agreements, and event, sponsorship, and site-related agreements
Lead and collaborate throughout the contract review process, analyzing significant business, financial, and legal risks and aligning contract terms with Firm policies and risk tolerance
Develop, maintain, and implement contracting playbooks, templates, and workflows to support efficient and consistent contract review processes
Identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and risk areas; develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues
Provide guidance to the Procurement team and work closely with the General Counsel’s Office and Firm attorneys
Develop and implement creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points
Apply advanced knowledge of contract law, Firm policies, and industry best practices to protect the Firm’s interests
Track and incorporate Firm policy decisions and risk management practices into contract terms
Support the Firm’s cyber-security insurance program and related risk management initiatives
Assist with governance matters and legal and regulatory compliance issues
Participate in special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in an in-house or law firm setting
Demonstrated expertise in software/SaaS agreements (including AI SaaS products), purchase agreements, subscription agreements, professional services agreements, and NDAs
Strong knowledge of legal concepts, processes, and industry practices applicable to commercial contracts
Strong Outlook, Excel and Word skills required
Effective and succinct oral communication and clear and concise written communication
Effective analytical, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities
Experience with legal ethics and privilege issues
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Possess exceptional judgement, professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate strategic focus, define goals and follow through to achieve results
Possess reliability, dependability and motivation
Commitment to exceptional internal and external client service
Demonstrated reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a hybrid (remote and in-office) team environment
Preferred
Experience with privacy and data protection laws is a plus
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.
Company
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
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CFO & Director of Practice Management
Gillian Turner
Chief Financial Officer
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