Junior Attorney, Contracts
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Country: United States
Category: Professional Services
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: February 17, 2026
Job ID: 643444
Job Description
Junior Attorney, Contracts
Contract: 7 months
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Schedule: 40 hours, Onsite
Pay: $45-52/hr DOE
The Planet Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Junior Attorney, Contracts to join a growing team at our Bio-Technology client.
Junior Attorney, Contracts Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership and good standing with at least one state bar.
- 1-5 years of legal experience (post-bar admission) with demonstrable experience or coursework in contract drafting, review, or management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on precision and clarity.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Management of paralegals.
- Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software platform.
- Prior experience in an in-house legal department or supporting a corporate environment.
- A strong understanding of common commercial terms and conditions.
- Contract Review and Analysis: Conduct initial review and analysis of a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, and standard form contracts.
- Deviation Identification: Identify and flag non-standard terms, risks, or deviations from company playbooks and established policies.
- Approval Process Management: Oversee the internal contract approval workflow, ensuring all necessary stakeholders (e.g., finance, procurement, senior legal counsel) review and sign off on documentation in a timely manner.
- Documentation and Maintenance: Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of executed contracts and relevant documentation within the contract management system. Create and review reports to monitor workflow, volume and service levels
- Legal Support: Serve as a primary legal escalation point for guidance from paralegal staff regarding contracts.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
