Senior Commercial Contracts Attorney

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 RolesSenior Attorney – US Complex Commercial AgreementsSenior Solicitor – UK Commercial ContractsContract DetailsStart: April 2026Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/weekLocation: Remote + ability to go onsite in New York City for the first 3-4 weeksIf 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 contractsReview 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 & QualificationsFor 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 agreementsExperience 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.