Commercial Contracts Counsel – Nonprofit & Grants

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate grant agreements, funding agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Review and approve grant proposals to ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Provide legal guidance throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through execution and ongoing administration.
• Partner with program teams, finance, development, compliance, and leadership to support grant-funded initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks while providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ensure contracts and grant documentation comply with federal, state, foundation, and private funding requirements.
• Assist with developing and improving contracting processes, templates, and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial contracts experience, preferably supporting nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving grant proposals and grant agreements.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and grant funding processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business and mission-focused objectives.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar ad