Senior Counsel, Contracts

The Senior Commercial/Contracts Counsel is an experienced attorney who handles high-level legal matters specializing in business transactions and commercial agreements. This role is pivotal in driving business growth by optimizing commercial arrangements and ensuring robust contractual governance. 

Responsibilities:

Lead Contract Drafting and Review (60%) 

• Draft, review, and refine complex business agreements, including service agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, lease agreements and partnership arrangements. 
• Ensure contractual clarity, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws. 
• Partner with CLO, specifically on tax, compliance and audit related issues.

Manage Contract Lifecycle (25%) 

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to execution, amendment, renewal, and termination. 
• Implement efficient processes and tools to streamline contract management and enhance operational effectiveness. 

Provide Strategic Legal Guidance (15%) 

• Provide proactive legal counsel to business leaders on commercial matters. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including CLO, finance, sales, operations, human resources, and compliance, to ensure alignment and support business objectives. 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 
• Active membership in at least one state bar association. 
• Minimum of 7+ years of proven experience specializing in commercial law and contract negotiation and management. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex contractual issues and transactions independently. 
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. 
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. 
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines. 
• Potential for travel up to 10% domestic travel 

Job Requirements for Remote Work Environment:

• Dedicated Workspace: Must have a home office or workspace that is free of distractions and interruptions to ensure productivity and focus during work hours. 
• Reliable Internet Connection: High-speed internet is required to support video conferencing, file sharing, and other work-related technology needs. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specifics vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.    

An Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.