Commercial Attorney - OrderID: 5303
On Call Counsel•New York, NY
•Remote
About The Position
Our client, a large public-sector organization, is seeking multiple New York licensed Attorneys on a temporary basis to support a sustained increase in legal workload within its commercial and procurement operations. These roles will support high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives arising from expanded programs, policy initiatives, and operational reforms. This is a long-term engagement supporting a legal team operating at capacity and requires attorneys with strong public-sector procurement and transactional experience.
Requirements
- J.D. and active New York bar admission in good standing (must have NY license)
- 3+ years of experience in general procurement contracts, transportation contracts and/or service agreements
- Experience in government or public-sector contracting, procurement, or commercial transactions
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
- Ability to manage high-volume workflows with competing deadlines
- Strong technological experience required (Admission process includes general technology test)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working collaboratively within large legal departments or government agencies preferred
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related agreements
- Support Requests for Bids and other competitive procurement processes with extended timelines
- Advise on food services, facilities, and related operational contracts
- Support expansion of nonprofit vendor programs
- Address vendor compliance and accountability requirements
- Manage and negotiate a growing portfolio of program-related contracts
- Support expansion initiatives related to early childhood education and childcare programs
- Assist with negotiation and completion of substantial existing agreements tied to program growth
- Support negotiation and execution of complex transportation system contracts
- Assist with contract extensions, emergency procurements, and approvals
- Coordinate with external legal stakeholders
- Track and manage a large, active transportation contract portfolio
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
