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
Westlaw | LexisNexis | Practical Law | Clio | MyCase | PracticePanther | Contract Management Systems | Document Management Platforms | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace
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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