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Part-Time Contracts Counsel

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 5–8+ years of relevant experience in commercial contracting (in-house or law firm)
  • Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer, distributor, and reseller agreements
  • Identify and advise on legal, financial, and operational risks, and propose practical solutions
  • Oversee and optimize contract workflows within the contract management (CLM) system
  • Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures related to commercial operations

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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SWCA Environmental Consultants

SWCA is a 100% employee-owned environmental firm that offers comprehensive environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and natural and cultural resources management services. Our expanding team of professionals combines scientific expertise with in-depth knowledge of permitting and compliance protocols to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions for a full spectrum of environmental projects throughout the U.S. and its territories.

Company details

Company typeLarge
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Overview:

Contracts Counsel
Location: Remote
Schedule: Part-Time (~15-20hrs/week)

Company Summary

At Vytalogy, we believe everyone should have access to better health and nutrition to fuel their wellness. As a leader in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) industry, we’re home to trusted brands Natrol and Jarrow Formulas. With locations in Los Angeles, CA, Boulder, CO, and Haslet, TX, we bring science-backed wellness products to consumers nationwide. 

 

Summary:

We are seeking a business-mindedpart-time Contracts Counselto support our commercial operations. This role will lead contract review and negotiation, oversee contract management processes, advise on commercial risk, and support policy development and governance.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working closely with business teams, managing high-volume contracting, and providing practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Your primary activities will include but are not limited to:

Commercial Contracting

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
    • customer, distributor, and reseller agreements
    • marketing services agreements and SOWs
    • vendor, supplier, and manufacturing agreements
    • service, consulting, and marketing agreements
    • NDAs, amendments, renewals, and termination agreements
  • Identify and advise on legal, financial, and operational risks, and propose practical solutions
  • Partner directly with sales, marketing, finance, procurement, and operations teams to support business objectives
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses

Contract Lifecycle Management

  • Oversee and optimize contract workflows within the contract management (CLM) system
  • Ensure efficient intake, review, approval, execution, and record retention processes
  • Track key contract terms, obligations, renewals, and expirations
  • Drive process improvements and legal operations best practices

 

Policy & Governance

  • Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures related to commercial operations
  • Support governance, compliance, and internal controls initiatives
  • Ensure consistency between contracting practices and internal policies

General Commercial Legal Support

  • Provide day-to-day legal support on a variety of commercial and operational matters
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, regulatory, quality, and business teams
Qualifications:

You’ll need the following (minimum qualifications):

Required:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 5–8+ years of relevant experience in commercial contracting (in-house or law firm)
  • Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Strong ability to independently identify and assess legal and business risks
  • Experience working with contract management systems or similar tools
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

  • In-house experience supporting a supplements, CPG, food & beverage, or regulated industry
  • Familiarity with customer onboarding, credit review, or commercial risk processes
  • Interest in legal operations and process improvement

Core Competencies

  • Strong commercial judgment and business-oriented mindset
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business needs
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-driven approach

A reasonable estimate of the current base hourly range for this position is $100 to $130. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Vytalogy Wellness LLC offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching contributions, paid sick days, vacation, and

 

holidays, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and wellness programs.

Vytalogy Wellness, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Vytalogy Wellness, LLC collects personal information of job applicants in connection with our recruitment and hiring activities. For more information, including the categories of personal information we may collect, the purposes for which we collect such personal information and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information, see our Notice of Collection for California Employees, Job Applicants and Contractors.

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