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**Job Description

** We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated in-house Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial to join our legal team. As an integral part of our organization, you will play a crucial role in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of contracts. Your expertise will ensure that our business operations run smoothly while minimizing legal risks and maximizing opportunities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in contract law, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical legal advice to support our company's objectives.

**Responsibilities
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• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including but not limited to sales agreements, vendor agreements, distribution agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms align with business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, rights, and obligations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal templates, processes, and best practices to enhance the efficiency of contract negotiations.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of internal contract processes and procedures.
• Conduct legal research to support contract-related decisions and provide recommendations to the legal team and business units.
• Analyze and assess legal and business risks associated with various commercial transactions and provide practical solutions to mitigate such risks.
• Stay informed about relevant industry trends, legal developments, and regulations to ensure the company's contracting practices are compliant and up-to-date.
• Support dispute resolution and legal proceedings related to contracts as necessary.
• Maintain organized and comprehensive contract records and documentation.
• Manage external legal resources as needed, such as outside counsel and consultants.
• Lead training sessions and workshops for internal teams to enhance their understanding of legal matters related to contracts, including terms and conditions.

**Qualifications
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• JD from accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the US and in good standing.
• 5+ years’ of practice as contract law, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.

**Skills And Abilities
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• Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex commercial transactions.
• Strong understanding of commercial law principles, contract law, and relevant regulations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice tailored to the client business.
• Ability to maintain strong and productive working relationships with business partners.
• Strategic thinker with a business-oriented mindset.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with technology and software tools for legal operations and contract management is a plus.

**Additional Information

** For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

**Equal Employment Opportunity

** MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

**Reasonable Accommodations

** MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors