Robert Half is partnering with a leading global Am Law 100 firm on a large‑scale commercial contract overhaul initiative. We are seeking two senior-level attorneys—one with US complex commercial agreements experience and one with UK commercial contracts experience—to join the project on a full‑time contract basis. This engagement has strong potential for long‑term, ongoing work.
Both roles will support a global contract modernization effort involving the review, drafting, redlining, negotiation, and restructuring of commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions and business lines.
Open Roles
1. Senior Attorney – US Complex Commercial Agreements
2. Senior Solicitor – UK Commercial Contracts
Contract Details
- Start: April 2026
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
- Location: Remote + ability to go onsite in New York City for the first 3-4 weeks.
- If outside commuting distance, flight, hotel, and travel expenses will be covered.
- Duration: Multi‑month engagement with potential for long‑term extension.
- Pay: $75-$125/hour (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities (for both roles)
- Lead drafting, redlining, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, SaaS, licensing, data privacy, AI, and technology contracts.
- Review and overhaul existing agreement templates for consistency, accuracy, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with business, legal, and compliance teams across global offices.
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of a global contract playbook, outlining standard terms, fallback positions, and negotiation guidance.
- Support GDPR, data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI‑related contract considerations.
- Ensure international alignment and harmonization of templates, terms, and contract standards.
- Organize and rationalize existing contract libraries across jurisdictions.
- Provide strategic recommendations on contract structure and lifecycle improvements.
- Participate in internal meetings during EST business hours.
Required Experience & Qualifications
For the US Attorney role:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in at least one US state bar; NY or ability to work as in‑house counsel preferred.
- 7+ years of experience with complex commercial agreements and technology transactions.
- Deep familiarity with SaaS, AI‑related terms, data privacy, and vendor agreements.
- Experience building or contributing to contract playbooks.
For the UK Solicitor role:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
- 7+ years drafting and negotiating UK and international commercial agreements.
- Experience with GDPR, cross‑border contracting, and technology/vendor agreements.
- Familiarity with aligning UK templates with global or US frameworks is highly valued.
