Commercial Contracts Attorney

🕒 April 5

🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid

💵 $130k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1884

💸 Finance

🏠 Real Estate

📋 Compliance

Finance • Real Estate • Compliance

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a leading global law firm providing a wide range of legal services to businesses and institutions. The firm specializes in areas such as litigation, banking and credit, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, private funds, and more. With a history of over 140 years, it serves clients from its offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, Tokyo, and São Paulo. Simpson Thacher is known for its work in financial services, private equity, and infrastructure, advising clients on major transactions and regulatory matters.

📋 Description

• Assist with reviewing, negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial contracts and vendor agreements (including software licenses, hardware, hosted services, consulting and recruiting). • Conduct due diligence reviews of vendors. • Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of discretion and professional responsibility. • Participate in continuing education and conduct research to advance competencies. • Ability to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple competing priorities and provide practical legal advice. • Perform other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in contract law and drafting. • Previous experience in a law firm, professional services or consulting firm is strongly desired. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal stakeholders and third parties. • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. • Ability to follow up and track open assignments with stakeholders. • Motivated individual with an enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude. • J.D. from an accredited law school required and in good standing.