Job Description

Job Description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Contracts Counsel.

Overview : Our client seeks an experienced Interim Contracts Counsel to provide immediate support on a broad range of commercial contracting matters. This role focuses on customer-facing agreements and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and enabling business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Company: Our client is a leading manufacturer, recognized for delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions in their industry.

Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in contract law and commercial transactions. This includes demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, as well as advising business stakeholders on legal and risk considerations.

Location: Hybrid – three days per week in their Somerset, NJ office

Responsibilities Include:

• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, procurement, finance, operations) to align contract terms with business goals.

Qualifications Include:

• Extensive contracting experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements across diverse industries
• Prior in-house legal experience is essential, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all contract terms and documentation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability, with a focus on mitigating risk while supporting business objectives.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: -resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 237270

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