Attorney

Attorney / Lawyer (Corporate, Contracts & Compliance) – Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours Location: Remote — U.S.-Licensed Attorneys Preferred About the Role At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an experienced Attorney / Lawyer to provide legal guidance across corporate matters, commercial contracts, compliance, governance, and risk management . This is a business-facing legal role — not simply a contract review position. You’ll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to help the organization make sound decisions, protect its interests, and operate within applicable legal and regulatory requirements. You’ll be responsible for: - Commercial contract drafting and negotiation - Corporate governance - Legal research and advisory - Regulatory and compliance support - Dispute and litigation coordination - Legal risk management If you combine strong legal judgment with a practical understanding of business operations, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation - Draft, review, revise, and negotiate: - NDAs - MSAs - Service agreements - Vendor agreements - Employment agreements - Commercial contracts - Leases - Other business agreements - Identify unfavorable or high-risk contractual provisions. - Recommend practical revisions and risk-mitigation strategies. - Support leadership during commercial negotiations. - Maintain accurate contract versions, approvals, and executed agreements. Legal Research & Business Advisory - Conduct legal research using resources such as: - Westlaw - LexisNexis - Practical Law - Research applicable laws, regulations, and case law. - Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable business guidance. - Advise leadership and stakeholders on legal and operational risks. - Help teams make commercially practical decisions while maintaining appropriate legal protections. Corporate Governance - Draft and maintain: - Corporate resolutions - Operating agreements - Governance documents - Corporate records and filings - Support entity governance and corporate housekeeping. - Maintain accurate and organized legal records. - Assist leadership with governance-related requirements and documentation. Compliance & Risk Management - Monitor relevant regulatory and compliance requirements. - Support matters involving areas such as: - Employment law - Data privacy - GDPR - HIPAA - FTC requirements - SOX - Industry-specific regulations - Help develop and maintain internal policies and compliance procedures. - Identify potential legal exposure before it becomes a larger business risk. - Maintain organized, audit-ready compliance documentation. Disputes & Litigation Support - Draft legal correspondence and litigation-related documentation when required. - Assist with: - Pleadings - Motions - Discovery responses - Case documentation - Coordinate matters with outside counsel. - Track litigation deadlines and required filings. - Support dispute resolution and risk-mitigation strategies. Legal Operations & Documentation - Maintain organized and secure: - Legal files - Contract databases - Compliance records - Matter documentation - Improve contract and legal review workflows. - Standardize templates and recurring legal processes. - Ensure documentation remains searchable, current, and audit-ready. What Makes You a Strong Fit You: - Have excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills. - Think commercially, not just technically. - Can identify risk without unnecessarily slowing down business. - Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers. - Exercise strong judgment and professional discretion. - Are highly organized and detail-oriented. - Can independently manage multiple legal matters and competing deadlines. - Are proactive, responsive, and solutions-focused. Required Experience & Qualifications - Ju