Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for 40 years.

Overview

Humanscale is seeking an attorney to work on a temporary, contracted basis to start immediately and continue to mid-November, 2024. The position will be flexible and require 50% to 100% of the attorney’s time, depending on the week. The candidate must have contract experience. The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, have strong written/verbal communication, administrative/organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Projects will include assisting with drafting and review of commercial contracts, among other responsibilities. The position is remote and the candidate has the option of coming into our New York, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor, IT/software, and service agreements
• Conduct legal research
• Provide substantive support on legal issues as needed

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required
• Must be admitted, active and in good standing in the state of practice
• At least 5 years of relevant in-house and/or law firm legal experience
• Demonstrated ability to work and manage time spent on projects independently and with little supervision while performing duties
• Experience with contract drafting and advising on privacy and information security laws and principals
• In-house experience preferred

Hourly Range: $125.00-$175.00

Please note that the hourly information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.