Job Title: Document Review Attorney

Location: New York City, NY

Employment Type: 4-Month Contract, Immediate Start

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Document Review Attorney for a 4-month contract position in New York City . The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience working on commercial document review projects . This is an immediate start position, requiring the successful candidate to join our team and assist with time-sensitive document review tasks for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive and efficient document reviews for commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and other commercial matters.
• Review large volumes of documents for relevance, privilege, and confidentiality in a commercial context.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and procedural guidelines specific to commercial matters.
• Analyze complex commercial documents and make decisions based on client-specific instructions and legal guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the document review process is timely and accurate.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, including issues encountered and resolutions.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and summaries related to document review findings.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial document review (including mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracts, and related matters).
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one state (preferably New York).
• Strong knowledge of commercial law concepts and document review processes.
• Familiarity with review platforms such as Relativity, Logikcull, or other e-discovery tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available to start immediately and work full-time for the 4-month duration .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with large-scale commercial transactions or contract reviews.
• Prior experience managing or supervising document review teams is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple deadlines.