Commercial Contracts Counsel – Nonprofit & Grants

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Counsel with a strong background in the nonprofit sector to join our Commercial Contracts team. In this role, you will support nonprofit organizations by reviewing, negotiating, and managing grant-related agreements while partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and advance mission-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate grant agreements, funding agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Review and approve grant proposals to ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Provide legal guidance throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through execution and ongoing administration.
• Partner with program teams, finance, development, compliance, and leadership to support grant-funded initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks while providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ensure contracts and grant documentation comply with federal, state, foundation, and private funding requirements.
• Assist with developing and improving contracting processes, templates, and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of commercial contracts experience, preferably supporting nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving grant proposals and grant agreements.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and grant funding processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business and mission-focused objectives.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Direct in-house experience supporting a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with federal, state, private foundation, and corporate grant funding.
• Familiarity with grant compliance, reporting obligations, and funding requirements.
• Experience collaborating with development, finance, and program management teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple agreements simultaneously.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. 

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.  

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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