We are looking for a contract and business-oriented attorney to join our team in Dallas, Texas, on a contract with potential for permanent employment. This role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS subscriptions, and data protection addenda (DPAs), while leveraging established templates and playbooks. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for spotting emerging legal risks, particularly in the areas of AI-related exposure, and will provide broad legal support across the organization. This is a hybrid-remote position available for attorneys based in Dallas, Atlanta, or New York. Responsibilities:• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SaaS Agreements, Support/SLAs, and DPAs using established templates and playbooks.• Optimize contract templates and refine clause libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency.• Identify and address emerging risks, such as those related to AI usage, data governance, and intellectual property ownership.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Procurement, Security, Privacy, and Finance, to align legal strategies with business goals.• Translate complex legal terms into practical solutions for non-legal stakeholders.• Track deal progress, maintain clean version control, and manage negotiation notes and issue lists.• Ensure compliance with turnaround SLAs and monitor cycle times for contract completion.• Provide general legal support, including assisting with policy updates, vendor contracts, and light legal research.• Support compliance initiatives, such as records retention and clause audits.

• Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • Possess 4–8+ years of experience in commercial transactions, particularly SaaS and technology contracting. • Demonstrate expertise in negotiating MSAs, SaaS agreements, and DPAs using client-provided templates. • Have a solid understanding of privacy and security frameworks, including data processing and cross-border transfers. • Show strong issue-spotting capabilities and the ability to deliver business-oriented solutions under time pressures. • Experience with AI-related contractual risks, such as acceptable use and intellectual property concerns, is a plus. • Familiarity with information security requirements and regulatory themes is preferred. • Proficiency in contract lifecycle tools and collaboration platforms, such as Word, Teams, or SharePoint, is advantageous.

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Dallas, TX
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
55.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a contract and business-oriented attorney to join our team in Dallas, Texas, on a contract with potential for permanent employment. This role involves drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS subscriptions, and data protection addenda (DPAs), while leveraging established templates and playbooks. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for spotting emerging legal risks, particularly in the areas of AI-related exposure, and will provide broad legal support across the organization. This is a hybrid-remote position available for attorneys based in Dallas, Atlanta, or New York. Responsibilities:• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SaaS Agreements, Support/SLAs, and DPAs using established templates and playbooks.• Optimize contract templates and refine clause libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency.• Identify and address emerging risks, such as those related to AI usage, data governance, and intellectual property ownership.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Procurement, Security, Privacy, and Finance, to align legal strategies with business goals.• Translate complex legal terms into practical solutions for non-legal stakeholders.• Track deal progress, maintain clean version control, and manage negotiation notes and issue lists.• Ensure compliance with turnaround SLAs and monitor cycle times for contract completion.• Provide general legal support, including assisting with policy updates, vendor contracts, and light legal research.• Support compliance initiatives, such as records retention and clause audits.
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