Lead Contract Attorney
Neighborly Software · United States
Who We Are
Neighborly Software was built to help communities make a difference in the lives of low-income families and vulnerable populations. Our mission is simple, “Helping Communities, Help People.”
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA we offer a cloud-based technology platform for the administration and disbursement of governments funds for programs such as Housing, Economic, Community Development, Disaster Recovery/MIT, Home Energy Rebate Programs, and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Position Overview
A Lead Contract Attorney with experience in government contracting (ideally spanning multiple levels of local and state government), SaaS, and technology transactions to support the drafting, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements. This role reports to the General Counsel, supporting and assisting on complex and escalated matters, and partners closely with Sales, Product, Security, and Compliance to facilitate deal execution while maintaining a balanced, practical approach to legal risk.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in public sector and SaaS agreements, is comfortable owning negotiations independently, and can collaborate effectively across business units.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Primarily own end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of sales agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, and amendments; state and local government contracts, including RFP-driven agreements; escalating to General Counsel only when necessary.
Assist on more complicated sales/tech agreements including subcontractor, reseller, and partner agreements, as well as DPAs, security addenda, and SLAs.
Negotiate key risk provisions, including limitation of liability, indemnification, and insurance; data privacy, security, and breach-related terms; and confidentiality, IP, and data ownership.
Manage multiple concurrent contracts, maintaining consistency with company standards and risk positions, and escalate complex or high-risk matters to the General Counsel for final review.
Government Contracting Support
Review and respond to public sector solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, etc.).
Identify and escalate non-standard or high-risk government terms.
Support compliance with applicable procurement rules, grant requirements, and data/security obligations.
Analyze subcontracting and flow-down provisions in partner agreements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales and Finance to support deal structuring and execution (including renewals) provide practical legal guidance, resolve contract issues during negotiation, and communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Provide first-pass legal support on complex sales-related matters touching Product, Security, or Compliance, with final review by the General Counsel.
Process & Risk Management
Contribute to contract templates, playbooks, and standard positions.
Track and flag recurring negotiation issues or trends, and report relevant patterns to the General Counsel.
Support internal compliance efforts, including data privacy and security practices.
Qualifications
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
7+ years of relevant experience, including commercial contracting in a law firm or in-house environment, and direct experience with SaaS or technology agreements.
Exposure to government contracting (state/local strongly preferred).
Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the judgment to operate independently on complex matters.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
Experience working directly with public sector clients (cities, counties, state agencies).
Familiarity with data privacy and security terms in SaaS agreements.
Familiarity with SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks.
Experience with subcontracting, reseller, or partner models.
Comfort advising on legal issues raised by new or emerging technology and products.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision plan options and Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
401K Contributions – Generous employer match with immediate vesting
Generous Time Off – 5 weeks of PTO, 9 paid holidays, and 3 days of volunteer time off each year
Neighborly Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.