Attorney (Commercial Unit)
Temporary Assignment
Overview
Our client, a large public-sector organization, is seeking multiple New York licensed Attorneys on a temporary basis to support a sustained increase in legal workload within its commercial and procurement operations. These roles will support high-volume contracting, complex negotiations, and compliance initiatives arising from expanded programs, policy initiatives, and operational reforms.
This is a long-term engagement supporting a legal team operating at capacity and requires attorneys with strong public-sector procurement and transactional experience.
Assignment Details
- Position Type: Temporary / Contract
- Number of Openings: Multiple
- Anticipated Duration: 6+ months
- Work Location: Remote
- Pay Rate:
- 1-7 years of post bar experience: $42.59/hr
- 7+ years of post bar experience: $44.63/hr
Key Responsibilities
Attorneys will be assigned to one or more of the following practice areas based on experience and business need:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related agreements
- Support Requests for Bids and other competitive procurement processes with extended timelines
- Advise on food services, facilities, and related operational contracts
- Support expansion of nonprofit vendor programs
- Address vendor compliance and accountability requirements
- Manage and negotiate a growing portfolio of program-related contracts
- Support expansion initiatives related to early childhood education and childcare programs
- Assist with negotiation and completion of substantial existing agreements tied to program growth
- Support negotiation and execution of complex transportation system contracts
- Assist with contract extensions, emergency procurements, and approvals
- Coordinate with external legal stakeholders
- Track and manage a large, active transportation contract portfolio
Qualifications
- J.D. and active New York bar admission in good standing (must have NY license)
- 3+ years of experience in general procurement contracts, transportation contracts and/or service agreements
- Experience in government or public-sector contracting, procurement, or commercial transactions
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
- Ability to manage high-volume workflows with competing deadlines
- Experience working collaboratively within large legal departments or government agencies preferred
- Strong technological experience required (Admission process includes general technology test)
Additional Information
This role supports critical public initiatives and requires attorneys who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. We need someone who is eager to learn, a team player and can see a project through to the end. Given the large volume of work, we weigh the technology skills more heavily.