Contract Lawyer

About the role

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a lawyer for contract work reviewing sample or template contracts and other legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and other legal documents for clarity, enforceability, and risk.
• Identify and flag potentially risky or problematic clauses with detailed written commentary.
• Draft brief memos summarizing findings, key risk areas, and suggested improvements.
• Conduct basic legal research using only public sources.
• Explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language for non-lawyer audiences.
• Follow confidentiality and conflict-of-interest protocols, working exclusively with public or synthetic data.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active or lapsed bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong relevant experience in the domain, with a focus on document-heavy legal work.
• Expertise in contract drafting, review, and risk assessment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to legal analysis.
• Commitment to confidentiality and careful management of conflicts of interest.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Datos clave

• Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week.
• Requires a JD and active or lapsed bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.