Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. We are seeking a mid-level IT / Technology Attorney with 7-10+ years of experience to support the IT function and technology contracting across a broad range of technology, data, and digital matters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience advising on IT/technology contracts, software licensing, data right, cybersecurity, and AI related issues. This role partners closely with IT, cybersecurity, procurement, R&D, and business teams to enable technology-driven initiatives while effectively managing legal and regulatory risk in a highly regulated industry. Key Responsibilities * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of technology-related agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, IT services, data processing, outsourcing and AI-enabled solutions * Advise internal stakeholders during the procurement process on IP ownership, licensing, data use rights, data privacy, cross-border transfers, cybersecurity, digital transformation initiatives, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including AI procurement, model development, training data use, model outputs, and AI deployment risks * Support vendor management and procurement efforts related to IT and digital services * Partner with compliance, privacy, and security teams on vendor incident response, audits, and risk assessments * Stay current on evolving laws and regulations impacting technology, AI, and data in regulated industries, including pharmaceuticals and life sciences * Support broader commercial and corporate legal matters as needed Required Experience & Qualifications * Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction * 7-10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably a mix of law firm and in-house roles * Strong background in IP, licensing, data use rights, IT, technology, and software contracting including AI-enabled products and services * Working knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance frameworks * Experience supporting highly regulated industries; pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences experience strongly preferred * Strong negotiation and drafting abilities with attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple matters independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment * Strong business judgment with the ability to translate legal risk into practical guidance * Excellent negotiation and communication skills Preferred Skills & Attributes * Familiarity with GxP environments, clinical systems, or regulated IT platforms * Experience with global technology agreements and cross-border data issues * Comfort working directly with IT, security, and other technical teams * Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of professionalism * Experience supporting highly regulated industries; pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences Contract Length: 1 year; could be potential to convert, but not established at this time Hours per week: 20, there is potential to increase to 40 if the person can do more than IT contracts Location: Candidates can work remotely but must be able to come onsite as needed for meetings Pay rate - $70-$83/hour based on experience. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com . Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
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