[Hiring] Commercial Transactions Attorney @Per Scholas

Role Description

The Part-Time Contracts Attorney will support the legal department in managing a wide range of contractual matters across the organization, with a specialized focus on service-oriented government contracts and grants. The ideal candidate will be an agile legal counsel with the ability to rapidly master complex agreements and bring strong legal experience, particularly in drafting and negotiating within government-regulated settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is eager to focus heavily on contract law and who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. The ideal candidate will be intellectually agile, business and strategy-minded, and highly detail-oriented. This role requires a highly collaborative professional with strong judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, including government contracts, commercial leases, service agreements, MOUs, data sharing agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Ensure all contracts align with organizational policies, risk tolerance, and strategic goals.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development and review of internal contract templates, policy documents, and contract management procedures.
• Work in close collaboration with teams across the organization on multidisciplinary and cross-departmental projects and initiatives.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, flow-down clauses, and compliance obligations associated with government contracts.
• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on diverse substantive and procedural issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Program, IT, Fiscal) to integrate contract compliance into core processes.
• Support other legal or compliance-related projects assigned by the SVP.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience across Government service contracts as well as general commercial transactions, as in-house counsel, or in government.
• Specific expertise and demonstrated experience in government contracts and procurement.
• Extensive demonstrable experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience supporting in-house legal functions or advising nonprofit, education, or government-sector clients is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Tech savvy and able to adapt quickly to new software and legal technology tools.
• Strong legal writing, analysis, and communication skills.
• Strong legal research and contractual/statutory interpretation abilities.
• Highly organized, business-minded, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities under strict deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across legal and non-legal teams.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex contractual and regulatory issues clearly to business stakeholders.
• Excellent working knowledge of Google Workspace, Adobe, and the MS Office Suite.
• Strong alignment with the organization’s mission.

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
• Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente.
• Access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending accounts available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.