Contract Attorney

Summary

Join The Motley Fool as a Freelance Attorney for a 5-8 month contract (40 hours/week starting mid-January)! This fully remote position (US-based candidates only) requires a Juris Doctorate and current Bar admission in at least one specified state. You will be reviewing marketing and advertising content, contracts, and drafting agreements. The role involves advising internal clients on various legal matters and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate possesses at least two years of professional legal experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in drafting legal documents. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $90-$100 USD.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a law firm or in-house, demonstrating a strong foundation in legal practice
• Proven experience in reviewing and analyzing marketing and advertising content to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations
• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and current Bar admission in good standing in at least one state where The Motley Fool does business: California, Colorado, Washington DC, Florida, New Jersey, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
• Effective communication skills to advise internal clients on a wide range of legal matters, including marketing and promotion, e-commerce, intellectual property, and social media
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including nondisclosure agreements, advertising contracts, and other commercial agreements
• Ability to work remotely and maintain excellent collaboration and organization, with prior experience in tools like Jira as a plus (although not required)

Responsibilities

• Review a significant volume of Marketing and Advertising content
• Advise internal clients on a wide range of matters including marketing and promotion, e-commerce, intellectual property and social media
• Draft and review nondisclosure agreements, advertising and other commercial agreements
• Other legal duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience navigating financial services or other highly regulated industries (healthcare, aviation, etc)
• Familiarity with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Jira experience

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range $90 — $100 USD
• 100% remote work