Axiom Talent Platform

Axiom Talent Platform

Commercial Contracts Counsel – Nonprofit & Grants

US - US - Remote · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$325kDetected 5 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with program teams, finance, development, compliance, and leadership to support grant-funded initiatives.
  • Assist with developing and improving contracting processes, templates, and internal policies.
  • In this role, you will support nonprofit organizations by reviewing, negotiating, and managing grant-related agreements while partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and advance mission-driven initiatives.
  • Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of commercial contracts experience, preferably supporting nonprofit organizations.
  • Knowledge of nonprofit operations and grant funding processes.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with practical business and mission-focused objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving grant proposals and grant agreements.
  • Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple agreements simultaneously.

Nice to have

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission preferred.
  • Preferred Skills:

Skills

  • Direct in-house experience supporting a nonprofit organization.
  • Experience with federal, state, private foundation, and corporate grant funding.
  • Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting obligations, and funding requirements.
  • Experience collaborating with development, finance, and program management teams.
  • Learn more about life at Axiom.
  • Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent.
  • Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
  • To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.
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Compensation

  • The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.
  • Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.

Benefits

  • Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • paid holidays and PTO
  • flexible work arrangements

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Counsel with a strong background in the nonprofit sector to join our Commercial Contracts team.

Equal opportunity

  • Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • cal opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predis

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