Commercial Contracts Counsel
Department: Consulting - Office Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Reporting To: Dan Freiman
Description
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, customer-centric commercial attorney to review, draft, and negotiate agreements for both JSI and its customers. We are looking for a stellar attorney with initiative and drive who can handle a high volume of varied and complex legal work. The attorney must understand the effect of laws and regulations on our business and provide strategic legal advice to facilitate effective commercial contractual relationships while balancing operational and compliance risks. You will work directly with the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, and other firm leadership as well as with clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Understand JSI's business, products, and operations, including its policies, processes, and systems.
• Act as the main legal point of contact for all commercial agreements and certain other legal matters.
• Directly advise management team members on legal matters and questions pertaining to our services.
• Standardize internal contract templates, establish best practices for contract review processes and contract management, and create a repository of all internal and external contracts.
• Manage and monitor all state regulatory licensing and registration requirements.
• When necessary, liaise with outside counsel on technical and/or corporate legal matters.
• Maintain a business focus that balances the needs of the business for profitability by ensuring the contractual terms and conditions protect the company and minimize risk.
• Provide creative solutions and ideas for resolution.
• Occasionally, the role may require assisting our consulting division, which supports many clients in drafting and reviewing various contracts and agreements.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of Maryland
• 2-3 years of law firm experience and at least 5 years of in-house experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Experience preferred in telecommunications or engineering settings involving Fortune 1000 clients.
• Experience advising on IP, product, privacy, and/or telecommunications regulatory issues is a plus.
• A passion for law and technology, sound legal judgment, attention to detail, clear communication skills, an enthusiasm for learning, and an understanding of how to provide legal advice in a rapidly growing environment effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to complete matters without extensive supervision.
• Sound business judgment, with the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice.
• Hands-on, active, "roll up your sleeve" mentality.
• A great attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-volume, and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with stakeholders at various levels across the organization.

Benefits
At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with the following:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• In-house training, then the position could be remote.