Part Time Vendor Contract Attorney

Location: Remote

Skills: vendor, agreement, agreements, contracts, contract, MSAs, DPAs, SOWs, NDAs, procurement, SaaS, technology, templates, playbooks, CLM

About the Software Company / The Opportunity:

Our client is a rapidly growing company in the software industry, specializing in SaaS solutions for mission-driven organizations and membership-based communities. Their innovative portfolio empowers businesses to operate efficiently and scale impact. This opportunity offers experienced legal professionals the chance to provide meaningful, business-enabling support in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, all on a flexible, remote, and part-time basis.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, including SaaS, technology, and professional services contracts.
• Work on MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, NDAs, and related procurement documentation to ensure business needs are met and risks are managed.
• Partner with legal, finance, and business teams to support efficient, business-aligned contract execution.
• Identify legal and commercial risks within vendor arrangements, offering practical, solution-oriented guidance to stakeholders.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and handling escalations as needed.
• Maintain and improve standard contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to streamline workflows and ensure consistency.
• Enhance the speed and scalability of vendor contracting operations within a fast-moving environment.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts, procurement, or corporate transactions.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating vendor and SaaS agreements.
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Deep understanding of contract risk allocation in commercial technology transactions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, part-time capacity.
• Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent agreements.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Technology or SaaS industry experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Hands-on experience improving contract templates, playbooks, or CLM process enhancements.
• Demonstrated strength in collaborating with finance and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate in a lean, high-velocity environment.
• Strong organizational skills and responsiveness in a remote work setting.