Senior Attorney Commercial Unit

Description

Senior Attorney (Commercial Unit)

Temporary Assignment

Overview

Our client, a large public-sector organization, is seeking multiple Senior 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 sophisticated in-house 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: March 2026 through June 2027
• Work Location: Remote / New York, NY
• Pay Rate: $41.75 - $43.75/hr
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Senior Attorneys will be assigned to one or more of the following practice areas based on experience and business need:

• General Procurement & Commercial Contracts
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related agreements
• Support Requests for Bids and other competitive procurement processes with extended timelines
• Handle memoranda of understanding and partnership agreements with governmental and non-governmental entities
• Advise on food services, facilities, and related operational contracts
• Support expansion of nonprofit vendor programs
• Negotiate technology, data privacy, and software agreements, including end-user license agreements
• Address vendor compliance and accountability requirements
  
  

Early Childhood / Programmatic Contracts

• 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
  
  

Transportation Contracts

• Support negotiation and execution of complex transportation system contracts
• Assist with contract extensions, emergency procurements, and approvals
• Coordinate with external legal stakeholders as needed
• Track and manage a large, active transportation contract portfolio
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar admission in good standing in New York Required
• Significant 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
  
  

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.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.