Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel - Remote Opportunity with a Global Book Publisher

Join a Global Book Publisher as Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa's Interim Legal Talent group is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Counsel to join a global book publisher on a remote, interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading company in the publishing industry, leveraging your expertise in commercial contracts to drive business growth and mitigate risk.

About the Company and Role

The global book publisher is a renowned industry leader, with a rich history of delivering high-quality content to readers worldwide. As Interim Commercial Contracts Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's business teams, providing expert guidance on commercial contracts, and ensuring the company's risk profile is protected.

This is a remote opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere in the NYC Metropolitan Area or Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of experience in commercial contracts, with a background in audiobooks, publishing, or media.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Utilize your extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including software licenses, web-based services, and other technology-related agreements.
• Risk Management: Identify risk issues related to commercial agreements and provide practical, responsive advice to facilitate timely resolution, balancing commercial imperatives with the protection of the company's long-term risk profile.
• Communication and Collaboration: Leverage excellent interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills to articulate and defend company positions effectively, prepare clear and efficient redlines, and bring agreements to closure.
• Strategic Partnership: Anticipate and respond to problems as a strategic partner, providing innovative legal solutions to support sales and other business teams, including shared services groups based in different regions globally.
• Contract Review and Management: Manage multiple negotiations and the contract review pipeline, effectively prioritizing issue escalation and resolution, as well as managing numerous complex projects simultaneously under tight deadline pressure.

Essential Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Bar Membership: Membership in good standing of a state bar association as an attorney qualified to practice law in that state is necessary. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Tennessee bar membership is preferred.
• Commercial Contracts Experience: A minimum of 5 years of legal experience as in-house counsel or related law firm practice, with strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate transactions.
• Excellent Judgment and Business Acumen: Demonstrated excellent judgment and business acumen, with the ability to balance legal risks with commercial goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Experience in media, publishing, audio, distribution, or languages/education is ideal.
• Pimsleur Experience: Experience working with Pimsleur is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical review and research skills, with the ability to problem-solve effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to relate and work well with people of many cultures, disciplines, and levels of experience.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: A flexible approach to working on a wide variety of legal matters, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

This interim role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience working with a global book publisher, developing your skills in commercial contracts, and expanding your network in the publishing industry. You will have the chance to work on a wide range of legal matters, developing your expertise and enhancing your career prospects.

Work Environment and Company Culture

As a remote worker, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the NYC Metropolitan Area or Tennessee. The company values its remote team members, providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

Major, Lindsey & Africa offers a competitive salary for this interim role. Additional information about benefits can be found on MLA's Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources.

Conclusion

If you are a seasoned Commercial Contracts Counsel looking for a challenging and rewarding interim role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With its global reach, dynamic work environment, and commitment to innovation, this global book publisher is an ideal partner for your career growth. Don't miss out on this chance to join a leading company in the publishing industry and make a meaningful contribution to its success.

Apply now to take the first step in this exciting journey!