BA/BS degree and J.D. degree required; active admission to at least one U.S. state bar, preferably New York.
Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, especially MSAs and SOWs, in digital media or technology.
Familiarity with common commercial contract terms, including confidentiality and data protection provisions.
Strong interest in digital media, social media, and emerging technologies.
Comfort with technology and eagerness to learn AI-powered tools for contract management.
Excellent communication skills for explaining legal terms to non-legal colleagues.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple agreements in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate client SOWs, MSAs, and related commercial documents.
Develop a deep understanding of client MSAs for efficient contract management.
Act as the main contracts contact for project managers and finance, explaining terms and coordinating approvals.
Utilize AI-powered tools for drafting and reviewing contracts, providing feedback for improvement.
Manage the entire contract lifecycle, tracking status and obligations accurately.
Maintain and improve standard agreements, templates, and negotiation playbooks.
Collaborate with the Central Operations team and escalate complex issues to senior legal members.
Benefits
Employer-sponsored 401k with match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Unlimited PTO.
Caregiver (Parental) Leave.
Health and wellness benefits.
Full Job Description
What You'd Do
Draft, review, and negotiate client statements of work (SOWs), vendor master services agreements (MSAs), and related commercial documents such as NDAs, change orders, amendments, order forms, and insertion orders.
Develop a deep understanding of current client MSAs to support efficient contract intake, drafting, and negotiation of client-related documents.
Serve as the main contracts contact for project managers, finance, and other departments: gather deal requirements, explain contract terms in plain language, and coordinate internal approvals.
Use and learn VaynerX's AI-powered tools to help draft, review, and compare contracts, and provide feedback to improve these tools and their workflows.
Manage the contract lifecycle from intake through signature, including tracking contract status, key dates, renewals, and obligations, and keeping accurate records in our internal systems.
Maintain, update, and improve our standard form agreements, templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks, helping make contracting processes simpler and more efficient.
Work with the Central Operations team and support the global Legal team, including escalating non-standard terms, high-risk issues, and complex legal questions to senior Legal team members as appropriate.
What You've got
BA/BS degree and J.D. degree required, with active admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar. New York Bar admission preferred; candidates admitted elsewhere must be registered, or eligible to register, as In-House Counsel in New York.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts (especially MSAs and SOWs), ideally at an agency, in-house legal, procurement, or contracts team, or law firm in digital media, advertising, or technology.
Working knowledge of common commercial contract terms, including scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, indemnification, limitation of liability, confidentiality, and data protection provisions.
A strong and demonstrated interest in the digital world, social media, and emerging technology.
Comfort with technology and willingness to learn AI-powered drafting and contract management tools; experience with intake or ticketing platforms is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain contract terms clearly to non-legal colleagues and work well with internal and external stakeholders.
Quick learner with a strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative, responsibility, and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of agreements, prioritize competing deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements, as in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify these requirements at any time.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Employer-sponsored 401k with match
Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
Caregiver (Parental) Leave
Health and Wellness benefits
Base Salary
$110,000-$125,000 USD
About Vayner Media
Vayner Media is a digital marketing agency that provides social media and content marketing services to businesses. The company's services include strategy development, creative production, and media planning and buying. Vayner Media has worked with a variety of clients, including PepsiCo, General Electric, and Johnson & Johnson. The company was founded in 2009 by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and is headquartered in New York, New York.
