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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Full-time

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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