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On Call Counsel lists this Attorney (ID# 5303) opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Who can apply
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