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Junior Attorney – Master Service Agreement (MSA) Review & Corporate Contracts

@ JM Test Systems
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Review contracts, Negotiate MSAs, Counsel stakeholders
Requirements Summary:Support MSAs and corporate contracts; draft, review, negotiate; use AI-enabled tools; provide legal counsel.
Technical Tools Mentioned:AI-enabled contract review tools, Contract management systems, Virtual data rooms, Microsoft Office
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Position Summary

The Junior Attorney – MSA Review & Corporate Contracts independently
reviews, negotiates, and advises on the organization’s contractual portfolio,
with a primary specialization in Master Service Agreements (MSAs). This
position provides direct legal counsel to internal stakeholders, leads MSA
negotiations, ensures contractual compliance, and mitigates legal risk through
both independent analysis and the strategic use of AI-enabled contract review
and document analysis tools.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Administration

  • Independently
    review, analyze, negotiate, and provide legal opinions on MSAs and related
    contracts, applying both substantive legal analysis and AI-enabled
    contract analysis tools to identify legal risks, compliance issues, and
    deviations from company standards.
  • Draft,
    revise, and manage amendments, addenda, and related contractual documents.
  • Leverage
    AI software for clause identification, risk flagging, contract
    comparisons, and summarization, applying independent legal judgment to
    validate outputs, identify gaps, and translate findings into actionable
    legal recommendations.
  • Provide
    legal counsel and contract support for standard corporate agreements,
    including non-disclosure agreements, marketing agreements, independent
    contractor agreements, employment contracts, and non-compete agreements.
  • Support
    the full contract lifecycle, including intake, review, coordination,
    execution, renewal tracking, and version control.
  • Complete and process all necessary vendor
    forms and questionnaires required for new customers
  • Manage
    customer requests for certificates of insurance and working with the
    company’s insurance agent to ensure compliance with specific insurance
    language
  • Collaborate
    with the Sales team and Contract Manager to review and document discount
    pricing structures

Legal Collaboration & Risk Management

  • Serve
    as primary legal point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing
    independent legal opinions, contract summaries, risk assessments, and
    compliance recommendations informed by both substantive legal analysis and
    AI-assisted review.
  • Lead
    and participate in contract negotiations, preparing and managing redlines,
    advising on legal positions, tracking revisions, and coordinating
    approvals across business units and outside counsel.
  • Lead
    ethics and compliance initiatives related to contractual obligations, data
    governance, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Corporate Governance & Compliance Support

  • Draft,
    review, and advise on corporate documents for entities including
    corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
  • Oversee
    and advise on business entity formations, filings, and ongoing compliance
    requirements.
  • Support
    licensing renewals and maintenance of corporate registrations.
  • Research,
    analyze, and advise management on new legislation and regulatory
    developments impacting contractual and business operations.

Document & Data Management

  • Maintain accurate and organized
    contract records and related correspondence in accordance with legal,
    regulatory, and company standards.
  • Manage
    the full lifecycle of customer contracts, including drafting, review,
    execution, renewal, and closeout.
  • Utilize virtual data rooms,
    contract management systems, and AI-enabled platforms to upload, organize,
    analyze, and secure legal documentation.
  • Ensure contracts and supporting
    documents are readily accessible for audits, due diligence, and internal
    review.
  • Facilitate customer onboarding by completing
    required documentation, vendor forms and questionnaires per customer
    request.
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Skills & Qualifications

  • Deep
    understanding of contract law principles, commercial transactions, and
    corporate legal practices, with specialization in MSA drafting,
    negotiation, and risk analysis.
  • Experience
    or demonstrated ability to work with AI-enabled contract review, document
    analysis, or legal technology platforms.
  • Ability
    to independently interpret, validate, and act upon AI-generated contract
    insights, applying independent legal judgment to formulate legal strategy
    and client-ready recommendations.
  • Exceptional
    attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent
    written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong
    organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
  • Proficiency
    in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with contract management systems and
    virtual data rooms preferred.

Education & Experience

  • Juris
    Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school required; active bar
    admission in the relevant jurisdiction required or eligibility to sit for
    the bar exam.
  • 0–3
    years of experience in commercial contracts, with a focus on MSA drafting,
    review, and negotiation in a corporate or law firm environment strongly
    preferred.
  • Experience
    working in a technology-enabled legal environment, including use of
    AI-assisted contract review platforms and contract lifecycle management
    systems, is a plus.

 


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