Attorney

Attorney / Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts, Compliance & Governance | Remote

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 / Corporate Counsel to provide practical, business-focused 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 informed decisions, protect its interests, and operate within applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

You’ll take ownership of commercial contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, legal research and advisory, regulatory compliance, dispute coordination, and legal risk management.

If you combine strong legal judgment with a practical understanding of business operations and know how to manage risk without unnecessarily slowing down the business, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Commercial Contracts – Drafting, Review & Negotiation

Draft, review, revise, and negotiate:

NDAs
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
Service agreements
Vendor agreements
Employment agreements
Commercial contracts
Leases
Other business agreements

Identify unfavorable, ambiguous, or high-risk contractual provisions
Recommend practical revisions and risk-mitigation strategies
Support leadership during commercial negotiations
Balance appropriate legal protection with business objectives
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 internal stakeholders on legal and operational risks
Help teams make commercially practical decisions while maintaining appropriate legal protections
Prepare legal memoranda and recommendations when required

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
Help ensure corporate actions are properly documented

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
Recommend practical approaches to reducing legal and regulatory risk

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
Maintain accurate records of active legal matters

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
Maintain clear tracking of legal matters and deadlines
Ensure documentation remains searchable, current, and audit-ready

Requirements

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 independently manage multiple legal matters and competing deadlines
High standards of confidentiality, ethics, discretion, and professional judgment
Ability to work during U.S. client business hours

Nice to Have

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

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You’ll likely thrive in this role if you:

Have excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
Think commercially, not just technically
Can identify and communicate risk without unnecessarily slowing down business
Translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for 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
Understand how to balance legal protection with business objectives

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You may start your day 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 ensure contracts, active legal matters, compliance obligations, and deadlines remain 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
Consistent corporate governance documentation
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 decisions 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 Application
Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview
Recruiter Interview
Practical Assessment – Contract Redlining or Legal Memo Exercise
Client Interview
Offer & Background Verification

Spark Hire Video Interview – Required

As part of the application process, all candidates are required to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.

After completing the first step of your application, you’ll receive a Spark Hire invitation by email with instructions to record and submit your video responses.

Completion of the Spark Hire video is required to be considered for the next stage. Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder for the invitation.

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.

Apply today and take ownership of a legal function where your judgment, commercial awareness, and ability to manage risk can directly support better business decisions.

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