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Legal Counsel

New York, New York Temporary USD150,000 - USD200,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
A varied role, as temporary In-House Legal Counsel (remote role - immediate start April-August initial contract), you will handle contract review/ negotiation, grants and service agreements, working closely with the organization and wider legal team. Based fully remote, this is a temporary role initially with potential to extend.
  • Fully remote contract counsel for leading non-profit!
  • Immediate start - temporary legal contract attorney role.

About Our Client

A highly reputable non-profit with offices in NY and Washington DC is looking to appoint for immediate start, an In-House Legal Counsel with contract review/ negotiation experience including grant and service agreements. Competitive hourly rate for this fully remote role - between 15-30 hours work per week, initial contract runs from April-August 2025. Option to work from the New York or Washington DC office if you wish/ or fully remote within the US. Potential for contract extension. Candidates must be able to work EST time zone.

Job Description

As In-House Legal Counsel/ Contracts Review Attorney, you will work autonomously and as part of the wider business/ legal team. Varied responsibilities include:

  • Working on a variety of contracts and agreements - drafting, negotiating, reviewing and administration
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts/ agreements - service agreements and grant agreements, NDA's, license agreements etc.
  • Updating, reviewing and maintaining contract templates and library
  • Varied matters: contract work, labor/employment counsel, corporate governance, AI and Data Privacy
  • Reviewing internal policies and procedures
  • Must have experience in drafting contracts from start to finish
  • Reporting to the Head of Legal
  • Engaging and supervising outside counsel as external assistance is required



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Demonstrable skills and experience required for the In-House Counsel/ Contract Review Attorney role:

  • 8+ years experience in varied legal work (private practice, in-house or combined)
  • Must have experience in drafting and negotiating contracts - ideally varied legal counsel experience: contract work, labor/employment counsel, corporate governance, AI and Data Privacy matters
  • Law degree/ J.D. essential
  • Must have US State Bar in good standing (from any US State)
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
  • Remote role, option to work from the organization's NYC or Washington DC offices if you wish - candidates must be able to work EST time zone
  • Non-profit legal experience beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

The In-House Legal Counsel/ Contract Review Attorney role is offering:

  • Hourly rate: $100-$150/ hour
  • Opportunity to work with highly reputable US Non-Profit
  • Interesting varied role: contract work, labor/employment counsel, corporate governance, AI and Data Privacy matters.
  • Fully remote role (working EST)
  • Interim position, immediate start, projected to run from April-August 2025 with potential to extend
  • Interviews commence mid-March for immediate start - five month initial contract
Contact
Anna Jacobs
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6694142

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Attorney - In-house
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
New York
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Anna Jacobs
Job Reference
JN-032025-6694142
Job Nature
Hybrid working