[Hiring] Contracts Lawyer @Harbor

Role Description

Harbor is seeking a Contracts Lawyer to join our growing consulting delivery team. This is a unique role that combines the legal acumen of an attorney with the project management skills of a consultant.

This role operates within a matrix structure, reporting primarily to a Business Unit Client Lead, responsible for day-to-day work allocation, with additional support from the Contracts Team for legal oversight, coverage, and training.

As a part of Harbor's BOS team, we will rely on you to:

• Work closely with project team members and client personnel, facilitating the review of vendor contracts.
• Support negotiations with vendors to optimize terms and conditions.
• Adhere to both the client’s and Harbor’s contracts administration process.
• Mitigate risk and create value by developing contracts that meet or exceed the needs of our clients.

This is a fully remote role that can sit anywhere across the United States with little to no travel involved. The ideal candidate is located in Chicago and can work hybrid from our Chicago headquarters.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate (JD) and a license to practice law in any US State is required.
• 4+ years of work experience in contract development, redlining, legal terms review, negotiations, contract management. Law Firm Procurement background preferable but not necessary.
• Strong familiarity with Professional Services Agreements, Software as a Service Agreements, and software license agreements, along with related contract provisions, is required.
• Working knowledge of emerging AI-related contract terms, including applicable data usage, model training, output ownership, risk allocation, audit rights, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Proven ability to interpret complex policies and legal language and assess business risk and help plan a risk mitigation approach.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively communicate (orally and written) with managers, internal clients, vendors, colleagues and support staff.
• Demonstrates proactivity and takes ownership of daily responsibilities and projects, including contract administration.
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills in a multitasked environment.
• Extremely responsive and customer-focused; appropriate follow-up and follow-through.
• Commitment to superior quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Working knowledge of data privacy and data security laws (such as GDPR), and experience with reviewing and negotiating related contractual language is preferable.

Company Description

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights.

Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law.