Commercial Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a seasoned Commercial Attorney to join the global Risk team, contributing to the firm’s ongoing success by managing complex client contracts and providing strategic advice. This role requires a skilled attorney with expertise in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and commercial strategy, who will collaborate with multiple teams across the firm, including Finance, Business Development, and Information Security.

Location

•  Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Address legal, ethical, business, and strategic issues across various areas.
• Draft and negotiate complex client-facing contracts and agreements across different business sectors.
• Ensure client contracts adhere to ethical standards and internal policy requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate business and legal risks in contracts while aligning with business goals.
• Collaborate with firm partners to manage client agreements and commercial requests.
• Draft and manage legal documents, templates, and client-facing communications.
• Support and manage compliance and risk-related audits.
• Enhance efficiency and scalability within the commercial legal support function.
• Supervise and collaborate with the global Risk team’s administrative staff.
• Work with other teams such as Finance, Business Development, and Information Security.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience, either in a top-tier law firm or in an in-house role.
• Expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to make risk-based assessments under ambiguous conditions.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to delivering results.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications and Skills

• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management tools.
• Capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professional development opportunities within a globally integrated law firm.

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.