Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Dallas, TX

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Procurement Attorney
H1: Join Gibson Dunn as a Procurement Attorney
H2: Be a Vital Part of our Procurement Function

- Gibson Dunn is a distinguished global law firm with a unique combination of precision and vision.
- We are looking for a Procurement Attorney to join our team in any of our . offices.
- In this role, you will provide legal counsel to our procurement team and help negotiate agreements with key vendors and third parties.
- You will also collaborate with other departments and internal stakeholders to support our procurement process and identify potential legal and compliance issues.
- The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and offers a competitive salary range of $90-150k, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
- If you have a JD and at least three years of experience in procurement or contract law, we encourage you to apply before April 25th, 2025.


Responsibilities:

- Provide legal counsel and support to the procurement function on all aspects of contract drafting, negotiation, implementation, and compliance with key vendors and third parties.
- Analyze, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with third parties, such as master service agreements, IT supplier and software licensing agreements, and more.
- Advise case teams on vendor retentions for specific matters or clients.
- Collaborate with other departments and internal stakeholders to support the procurement process.
- Identify and escalate legal and compliance issues and business risks presented by new and existing agreements.
- Draft and update firm templates for third-party contracts, draft playbooks, and provide training to ensure consistent contracting standards and processes are maintained.
- Stay up to date on legal developments relevant to the firm and its procurement function and incorporate relevant laws and emerging trends into firm agreements and templates.
- Review and manage procurement processes and collaborate with other departments to standardize contracting policies and practices.

Qualifications:

- JD degree required.
- Minimum of three years of experience as an attorney in procurement or contract law.
- Strong negotiating and drafting skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with care.

Experience:

- Proven track record in negotiating and drafting complex agreements.
- Experience providing legal counsel in a corporate setting.
- Familiarity with cloud-based providers, artificial intelligence, and other technology solutions.

Location:

Century City, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington, .

Compensation & Benefits:

- Annual compensation range of $90-150k, depending on qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and more.
- Application window closes on April 25th, 2025.

Join Gibson Dunn as a Procurement Attorney and be a vital part of our procurement function. Apply now and help us continue to provide exceptional legal services to our clients.