Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Counsel – IT & Employee Benefits

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid/Remote Flexibility)

Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)

Duration: 3–6 Months

Start Date: July 7, 2025

Compensation: Competitive – Market Rate (DOE)

About the Opportunity:

A globally recognized luxury group—home to some of the most iconic brands in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle—is seeking a Contract Counsel to join its elite U.S. legal team. This is a rare opportunity to work behind the scenes at a company that defines prestige, innovation, and excellence.

You’ll step into a high-impact legal role supporting a dynamic portfolio of business units, with a focus on IT and employee benefits agreements. If you’re a sharp, business-savvy attorney with a passion for working at the intersection of technology, people, and luxury, this is your moment.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Confidential, high-profile client with a global footprint and a reputation for excellence
• Work alongside a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team
• Exposure to cutting-edge tech and HR initiatives across a luxury brand ecosystem
• Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid model from NYC
• A chance to elevate your legal career with a name that opens doors

What You’ll Do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IT agreements (SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, software licensing)

• Support employee benefits contracting (health plans, retirement plans, wellness vendors, TPAs)

• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risk, compliance, and contract strategy

• Collaborate with HR, IT, Procurement, and Compliance teams across the U.S.

• Ensure alignment with U.S. laws, internal policies, and global standards

• Contribute to contract lifecycle management and process improvements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; active bar membership

• 3–7 years of relevant experience (law firm or in-house)

• Strong background in IT and/or employee benefits contracting

• Experience with luxury, retail, or global consumer brands is a plus

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Familiarity with U.S. data privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA) and ERISA is a bonus