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 a senior level attorney 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.This role will support a global contract modernization effort involving the review, drafting, redlining, negotiation, and restructuring of commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions and business lines.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 weekso ✈️ Travel Support: If outside commuting distance, flight, hotel & travel expenses are covered• 📆 Duration: Multi‑month engagement with potential for long‑term extension• 💵 Pay: $75–$125/hour (depending on experience)Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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 & QualificationsFor 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.