Senior Commercial Attorney

Job Title: Senior Commercial Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Attorney to join its global Risk team. This role involves working on complex client-facing contracts, providing strategic legal guidance, and collaborating across various departments to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. The ideal candidate will bring a practical approach to making risk-based judgments and be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Location

• Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate client-facing contracts, covering sectors such as data privacy, intellectual property, and technology.
• Ensure firm contracts meet regulatory, ethical, and internal policy standards.
• Identify and assess risks in client contracts, offering solutions that align with business goals.
• Advise firm partners on client contractual needs and commercial requests.
• Draft and manage templates, agreements, and other external communications.
• Support compliance and risk-related audits, managing responses and ensuring alignment with firm policies.
• Enhance the efficiency of the global Risk team’s commercial legal support, including mentoring junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with various departments such as Finance, Business Development, and Information Security.
• Supervise and work closely with administrative staff within the Risk team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal role, preferably with experience in a general counsel’s office.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional client-facing abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent judgment, able to make quick, risk-based decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-evolving environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications and Skills

• Active Bar membership in good standing.
• Proficiency in legal research and contract management tools.
• Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive work culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Serving clients around the world, this full-service firm has achieved consistent success in multiple jurisdictions. Since 1946, the firm has grown to numerous offices strategically spread across four continents. The firm is committed to building a community focused on openness, diversity, individuality, and collegiality.