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 Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
3+ years of legal practice experience within a law firm, corporate legal department, or similar environment.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Experience providing legal and compliance guidance.
Strong understanding of corporate and commercial legal matters.
Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication.
Ability to manage multiple legal matters independently.
High standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professional judgment.
Preferred Experience Prior in-house counsel experience.
Multi-jurisdictional or international legal exposure.
Experience involving:
Corporate law
Employment law
SaaS / technology
Regulatory compliance
Real estate




Commercial transactions
Experience supporting startups or high-growth businesses.
Familiarity with legal operations and contract management systems.
Tools & Technology Experience with some of the following is beneficial:
Westlaw
LexisNexis
Practical Law
Clio
MyCase
PracticePanther
Contract management systems
Document management platforms
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
What a Typical Day Looks Like You may begin by reviewing contracts awaiting legal approval and responding to questions from leadership or operational teams.
Throughout the day, you could negotiate an MSA, research a regulatory question, review an employment agreement, prepare corporate documentation, coordinate with outside counsel, or assess the legal implications of a business decision.
You’ll also keep contracts, legal matters, compliance obligations, and deadlines properly documented and tracked.
In short: you help the organization move quickly and confidently while managing legal exposure and maintaining appropriate compliance.
Key Metrics for Success Timely contract review and turnaround.
Zero missed legal, regulatory, or litigation deadlines.
Accurate and audit-ready legal documentation.
Effective contract negotiation and risk mitigation.
Reduced legal and compliance exposure.
Efficient legal workflows and matter management.
Strong confidence from leadership and internal stakeholders.
Why This Role Stands Out Direct exposure to business leadership and decision-making.
Broad ownership across contracts, compliance, governance, and legal operations.
Opportunity to influence business strategy while protecting organizational interests.
Diverse legal matters rather than narrowly focused work.
Fully remote environment.
Strong autonomy and ownership.
Potential career progression into:
Senior Counsel
Corporate Counsel
Associate General Counsel
General Counsel
Head of Legal
Interview Process Initial Phone Screen
Recruiter Interview
Practical Assessment — Contract Redlining or Legal Memo Exercise
Client Interview
Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now If you’re a U.S.-licensed attorney with experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, compliance, governance, or legal operations and enjoy providing practical, business-focused legal guidance, we’d love to hear from you.
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