Role: Associate Partner – Contract Specialist

About the Role

The firm is seeking a Contract Specialist with deep expertise in commercial and technology contracting across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and services. The ideal candidate will independently lead domestic and cross-border high-value transactions, particularly technology-driven commercial contracts and master services arrangements (MSAs). This role is part of a fast-growing commercial/tech practice and requires someone with strong drafting, negotiation, and client advisory capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex and high-value commercial contracts.
• Strong command over MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, cloud & hosting agreements, and technology-driven service contracts.

2. Technology & Commercial Transactions

• Lead sophisticated technology contracting matters involving software, cloud, data governance, digital transformation, and IP-heavy commercial structures.

3. Cross-Border Contracting

• Handle end-to-end international contract negotiations, including:
  • governing law
  • liability frameworks
  • service levels (SLAs)
  • compliance and jurisdictional issues

4. Commercial Advisory

• Advise clients on structuring large commercial relationships.
• Provide guidance on pricing models, delivery frameworks, operational structuring, and strategic risk allocation.

5. Process & Contract Optimization

• Build and refine internal contracting playbooks, templates, and negotiation frameworks.
• Streamline processes to enhance efficiency, risk control, and consistency.

6. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with legal, procurement, technology, business, and leadership teams.
• Ensure contract terms align with delivery capabilities, commercial objectives, and operational requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years PQE, exclusively from a law firm background (no in-house profiles will be considered).
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • commercial contracting
  • technology agreements
  • cross-border contract negotiation
• Strong drafting skills and ability to manage large and sophisticated contract portfolios.
• Experience advising international clients and engaging with global stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation skills and client-handling capability.
• Ability to work independently under strict timelines.
• Commercial, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication and structuring abilities.