Contract Attorney

Job Title: Contract Attorney

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Hybrid 4x Onsite 1x Remote)

Duration: 6 Months (CTH: Potential Temp to Perm)

Interview Process: Initial virtual screening with hiring manager, second round in-person

Job Description:

Client is the world’s largest publicly traded P&C insurance company and the largest commercial insurer in the U.S. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Client provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional Commercial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise, and local operations globally.

Job Responsibilities:

• This attorney will be responsible for providing legal support on a wide variety of matters, including information technology, intellectual property, outsourcing, real estate, financial services agreements, and general corporate and vendor transactions, in support of Client’s Global Operations and Information Technology group, and a variety of other support groups and businesses.
• This is a “hands-on” position for the corporate generalist, the position interacts with fellow in-house legal personnel and Client business units globally, with minimal assistance from outside counsel.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in negotiating and drafting vendor and other third-party agreements, including technology, real estate, software licensing, outsourcing, and other service provider arrangements; large-scale technology and outsourcing agreements, and related master services agreements are required. Knowledge regarding data and information security procedures, privacy laws, and regulations. Experience with digital, software-as-a-service, and artificial intelligence engagements and related agreements preferred.
• The candidate must have the ability to competently manage multiple projects and transactions; project management skills; strong personal accountability, follow-up, and initiative; intelligence and creative problem-solving ability; the ability to balance business and legal needs; and strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).

Skills

• Strong technical skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; ability to manage others and drive results.
• Excellent ability to drive results; strong presentation skills; strong attention to detail.
• Strong negotiating, financial, analytical, interpersonal, and influence management skills, but more importantly, will need to be flexible and adaptable to evolving organizational

Education/Experience

• 5-7 years of legal negotiations and agreement drafting experience in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with for-profit in-house experience preferred.
• JD degree, be admitted to practice law in PA, NJ, or another state