Practising Law Institute (PLI) is seeking a Director, Contracts and Compliance Management to support the organization's commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and risk management needs. This role is ideal for a legally trained professional who excels at contract review and compliance support and is excited to use AI and legal technology to deliver efficient, high-quality legal work at scale. This position plays a key role in helping PLI modernize its legal operations while serving as a trusted partner to internal teams across the organization. What You'll Do - Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor, SaaS, consulting, licensing, and services agreements. - Identify legal, regulatory, data privacy, and technology-related risks and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions. - Leverage AI and legal-tech tools to support contract review, issue-spotting, and consistency across agreements. - Support regulatory and compliance efforts, including compliance with vendor agreements, privacy obligations (e.g., DPAs, GDPR-related terms), and applicable government or regulated-industry requirements. - Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and compliance documentation. - Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, Publishing, Marketing, and Operations teams. - Coordinate with outside counsel as needed, with an emphasis on efficiency and cost management. What We're Looking For - JD and active bar membership in at least one NY jurisdiction. - 3-7 years of experience in contract review, commercial transactions, or compliance (law firm and/or in-house). - Strong interest in using AI and technology to improve workflows and outcomes. - Experience with technology, SaaS, or data-related agreements a plus. - Clear, practical communicator who enjoys working closely with business partners. Why Join PLI - Help shape a modern, AI-enabled compliance function. - Broad exposure to contracts, compliance, technology, and regulatory issues. - Collaborative, mission-driven organization with a strong professional culture. YOUR BENEFITS AT PLI PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment: - Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families - Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account - Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays - Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles - Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities - Work-life balance initiatives - One-time $500 Home Office Allowance - Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION In compliance with applicable New York City and New York State pay-transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.