Legal Specialist – Remote Contract Role

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Specialist to work remotely on a contract basis. The role involves providing high‑level legal advice across commercial contracts, employment law, structured finance, private equity, and M&A transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and redline commercial contracts to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Provide expert input on employment law, structured finance, private equity, and merger‑and‑acquisition matters.
• Evaluate SaaS Master Service Agreements (MSAs), identify risk areas, and recommend improvements.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and develop compliance guidelines.
• Assess data‑privacy policies and practices against international standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to clarify legal concepts and deliver clear written feedback.

Required profile

• Active Bar membership in good standing.
• Significant experience practicing law with a proven track record in commercial contracts, employment law, and structured finance.
• Deep knowledge of private equity, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in contract redlining and negotiation with strong attention to detail.
• Hands‑on experience reviewing SaaS MSAs and data‑privacy matters.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of distilling complex legal concepts.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $40 to $110.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact legal projects across multiple sectors.