Commercial Transaction & Business Law Attorney (NY/NJ Only – Project-Based)
Location: Remote (NY/NJ admitted required) Type: Contract / Per-Project (1099) Overview Established business and commercial law practice seeks an experienced Commercial Transaction & Business Law attorney admitted in New York and/or New Jersey to assist on a per-project basis. This role is intended for a self-sufficient transactional attorney who can step in, handle assignments independently, and deliver polished, client-ready work. Scope of Work Projects may include: • Drafting, revising, and negotiating commercial agreements (MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, SaaS, licensing, service agreements) • Business formation and governance documents (LLCs, corporations, operating agreements, shareholder agreements) • Contract review, issue-spotting, and risk analysis for business clients • Contract clean-up and revisions of existing agreements Requirements (Strict) • Admitted and in good standing in New York and/or New Jersey (required) • 5+ years of substantial experience in commercial transactions and business law • Strong drafting, editing, and issue-spotting skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Experience with small to mid-size business clients preferred • Reliable, deadline-driven, and responsive What This Role Is / Is Not • Transactional work only (no litigation) • Not an entry-level or training role • Not associate staffing • Work is assigned per project, with defined scope and deadlines Compensation • Competitive per-project or hourly compensation, based on experience and complexity • Flexible workload • Potential for ongoing work for the right fit How to Apply Please submit: • Resume • Brief cover letter summarizing your transactional experience • Representative contract types or matters you regularly handle (no confidential information) Applicants must be admitted in NY or NJ. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. Pay: $130.00 - $160.00 per hour Experience: • Legal counsel: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job