Legacy Staffing is seeking an experienced Contract Counsel for a temporary assignment supporting a confidential higher education client in Cleveland, OH. This position will work with an established legal team to draft, review, negotiate, and amend a broad range of agreements while advising internal stakeholders on contract terms, compliance, and risk.
This opportunity is suited to an attorney with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills who can manage complex agreements and communicate legal considerations clearly to business partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and amend agreements involving procurement, technology, software licensing, SaaS, research services, intellectual property, academic partnerships, and other business activities.
- Support additional agreements involving healthcare affiliations, publishing, sponsorships, events, facilities, housing, confidentiality, and professional services.
- Analyze contract provisions and business terms, explain their implications, and recommend revisions that support organizational objectives and manage risk.
- Help ensure agreements align with applicable federal and state requirements, internal policies, and higher education best practices.
- Partner with procurement, research, leadership, and other internal departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies.
- Provide clear legal guidance to internal stakeholders and communicate with external parties throughout the contracting process.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in Contract Review and Drafting
- Licensed attorney in Ohio or eligible for Ohio Bar admission.
- At least three years of related experience reviewing and drafting contracts.
- Knowledge of laws affecting nonprofit private universities and institutional governance.
- Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, policies, and complex contract language.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, resolve problems, and follow through on commitments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with legal colleagues, organizational leaders, internal departments, and external business partners.
Work Environment
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role requires managing deadlines and competing priorities in a busy professional environment, with occasional periods of increased workload.
Legacy Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Scott for more details: 216-377-1109 or Scott@LegacyStaffing.com
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