Attorney/Lawyer

Role: Contracts Counsel (Tech-based company in the Insurance Space) Location: Jersey City, NJ Schedule: Hybrid!! 3 days in office, 2 days remote Salary: $135,000 – $155,000 + bonus + comprehensive benefits

About the role:

A multinational data analytics and risk assessment company is seeking a Contracts Counsel to support its Life Solutions business, including life insurance products, software licenses, and support services. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, collaborative NJ Barred Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively balance legal risk with business goals.

This role reports to the Chief Litigation & Managing Counsel and is based in Jersey City, NJ under a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, amendments, statements of work, NDAs, and consulting agreements.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to sales, product, and operations teams on contractual risk, privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
• Interpret and apply company's standard templates and playbooks, escalating non-standard terms and risks as needed.
• Partner with internal teams including privacy, compliance, security, product, and finance to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Support contracting activities involving customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on commercial, data, IP, and regulatory issues impacting Life Solutions products and services.
• Help improve contract processes, templates, and internal guidance materials.
• Assist with additional commercial and corporate legal projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• JD from a U.S.-accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar or eligibility for an NJ in-house counsel limited license.
• 3+ years of legal experience in commercial contracting, including software licenses and support services, in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Experience in life insurance or financial services preferred.
• Privacy and intellectual property experience preferred.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities