Commercial Contracts Attorney

Jane Street
New York, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level attorneys with in-house commercial contracts experience who thrive in collaborative, technology-driven environments.

Best fit for

  • In-house counsel with data center and technology contract expertise
    — “Have 8-12 years of experience in commercial contracts, including data center leases and services”
  • Legal professionals adept at integrating AI into contract workflows
    — “Adept at incorporating AI into legal practices”
  • Attorneys who can bridge legal and engineering team needs
    — “Experienced working with engineering and procurement teams”

Things to consider

  • Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state
    — “Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more U.S. states”
  • Newly created role implies need for self-directed process creation
    — “newly created role”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of improving contract management systems
    — “Experienced with contract management systems and legal review processes”
  • Showcase consultative approach to legal partnerships with business teams
    — “Collaborative and consultative in your approach”
  • Highlight IP and AI experience in technology contracts
    — “having IP, data licensing, and AI experience is a plus”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • partner with engineering, facilities, and procurement teams
  • support commercial contracts and procurement processes
Typical background
8-12 years of experience in commercial contracts

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial ContractsData Center LeasesTechnology AgreementsLegal Review Processes

Preferred

AI Experience

Stack & domain

Commercial ContractsOffice And Data Center LeasesMaster Services AgreementsTechnology AgreementsCloud Compute And Software Services AgreementsProfessional Services AgreementsContract Management SystemsLegal Review ProcessesAi In Legal PracticesCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipConsultative ApproachLegalTechnologyProcurement

About the role

Original posting from Jane Street via Greenhouse

About the Position

We are looking for an energetic, driven Commercial Contracts Attorney to join Jane Street's growing Legal team in a newly created role. Your responsibilities will include:

Partnering with our Engineering, Facilities, and Procurement teams as a trusted advisor and thought partner on strategy, planning, and risk management

Reviewing and negotiating office and data center leases and master services agreements, technology agreements (including hardware purchase and services agreements), cloud compute and software services agreements, professional services agreements, and other commercial contracts

Supporting our commercial contracts and procurement processes, and advising our Technology, Engineering, and other infrastructure teams

Advising the broader firm on day-to-day contract issues that arise across our global offices

The right person for this role will be intellectually curious, precise, genuinely enthusiastic about learning, and able to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. 

About You

Have 8-12 years of experience in commercial contracts, including data center leases and services, and technology and professional services (in-house experience is preferred)

Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more U.S. states

Have advanced knowledge of commercial contract law and experience with data centers and technology 

A strong writer and communicator with great people skills

Adept at incorporating AI into legal practices

Collaborative and consultative in your approach; organized and willing to take initiative on process improvements

Experienced working with engineering and procurement teams (having IP, data licensing, and AI experience is a plus)

Experienced with contract management systems and legal review processes

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com

Source: Jane Street careers (Greenhouse)

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