Junior Commercial Contracts Counsel

Bully Pulpit International

. Serve as junior in-house commercial counsel supporting BPI Legal .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with a strong understanding of contract terms and their implications. Capable of effectively communicating legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders while managing a dynamic workload in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsContract Lifecycle ManagementJ.D. from A.B.A.-Accredited Law SchoolMembership in State Bar

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Contract AnalysisContract NegotiationNDA DraftingService Agreement DraftingVendor Agreement DraftingIntellectual Property KnowledgeLegal Risk AssessmentContract MarkupConfidentiality MaintenanceDynamic Workload Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityPrioritizationEthics

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordDocusign IAMContract Lifecycle Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from A.B.A.-Accredited Law SchoolMembership in State Bar

Industry Keywords

In-House CounselCommercial ContractsLegal ImplicationsCreative IndustryDigital AdvertisingTech Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as junior in-house commercial counsel supporting BPI Legal
Analyze, review, negotiate, and mark up client- and vendor-facing commercial contracts
Shepherd commercial contracts from initial stages through execution
Draft and revise language for NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts
Counsel the business on contract terms, business implications, and associated risks
Apply BPI negotiating policies through redlines and explain policy justifications
Communicate contract positions within BPI and negotiate with counterparties
Advise on protecting BPI while maintaining deal flow
Manage a dynamic list of contracting tasks in contract lifecycle management software
Coordinate with BPI's contracts manager and communicate with internal stakeholders
Minimize disruption to client work and revenue caused by legal requirements
Identify legal and business implications and flag risks appropriately

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years' experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
In-house experience at a fast-growing communications, creative, digital advertising, or tech firm preferred
J.D. from an A.B.A.-accredited law school
Membership in good standing with at least one state Bar
Ability to analyze, draft, amend, and communicate with non-legal stakeholders about commercial agreements
Working familiarity with common commercial contract terms and their implications, including intellectual property
Strong character and ethics, including ability to maintain confidentiality regarding privileged and sensitive business matters
Ability to adapt, prioritize, and manage a dynamic workload amid shifting priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially explaining complex legal concepts and negotiation developments to non-legal stakeholders
High proficiency with Microsoft Word
Ability to adapt to contract lifecycle management software such as Docusign IAM
New York City-area, with ability to work three days per week in person in the midtown Manhattan office strongly preferred; exceptionally strong remote candidates in U.S. Mountain and Pacific time zones will also be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
Generous time off for vacation
$50 monthly phone reimbursement
Unlimited sick time
16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Employee wellness support
Progressive support for a diverse workforce