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Commercial Contracts Attorney
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A Contract Lawyer specializes in contract law. They focus on all aspects of client contract negotiation and reviews, including client tenders and contracts, MOUs, Bidding Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Parent Company Guarantees, subcontract flowdowns and other agreements required to meet a client, company or organization's business needs.
$156,354 / year median in the U.S.
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Commercial Contracts Attorney Robert Half - 3.9 San Ramon, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $65 - $90 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Legal negotiation Contract management experience in technology Bar Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description Our client, a GovTech SaaS company, is seeking a fully-remote, experienced Commercial Contracts Attorney or Contracts Manager to provide immediate interim support to its revenue legal team. This is a high-impact engagement for a commercial attorney who can step in quickly, manage a high volume of contract negotiations, and serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders during a period of transition. This role is expected to last approximately 1-2 months , with the potential for extension based on business needs. Responsibilities Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, with a primary focus on: Enterprise SaaS agreements Customer contracts Subscription agreements Vendor and technology-related agreements Independently handle contract negotiations and redlining with customers and counterparties. Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks. Partner closely with revenue, sales, and executive leadership teams to support business objectives. Clearly communicate contract issues and recommended solutions to both legal and non-legal stakeholders. Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a fast-paced environment. Support ongoing commercial contracting needs while the organization backfills a key legal team member. Qualifications Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. (if attorney) Approximately 5-10+ years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of in-house and commercial contracting experience. Extensive experience negotiating and managing Enterprise SaaS agreements. Strong background supporting technology, software, or SaaS organizations. Ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts with minimal ramp-up time. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working directly with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams. Experience supporting large SaaS companies such as Salesforce, Oracle, or similar enterprise software organizations is preferred Candidate can sit anywhere in the U.S., must be comfortable working with clients both on west coast and east coast hours Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .