Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel is a sharp, driven senior attorney who operates as a corporate generalist with deep expertise in commercial contracting, litigation and disputes management, corporate governance, and M&A. Commercial contracting is a material and recurring component of this role, requiring a seasoned practitioner who can efficiently draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of complex agreements.
The ideal candidate also brings demonstrated experience in helping legal departments mature—improving processes, implementing systems, and enhancing operational efficiency. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates effectively with cross‑functional teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including complex, high‑value, and strategic agreements that support business operations. • Serve as a senior escalation point for commercial contracting issues, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to align legal risk with business priorities. • Develop contracting strategies, negotiation frameworks, and guidance documents to support consistent, scalable commercial practices. • Manage litigation and disputes, including overseeing outside counsel, developing strategies for resolution, and advising internal teams on risk mitigation. • Lead or support M&A matters, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and post‑closing integration support. • Provide counsel on corporate governance, entity management, and general corporate operations. • Partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policy requirements. • Champion the adoption of tech‑enabled legal tools, workflows, and processes, partnering with Legal Operations to implement improvements and surface new opportunities to work smarter and faster. • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership, proactively identifying legal, regulatory, and operational risks and opportunities. • Lead or contribute to cross‑functional strategic initiatives and enterprise‑wide projects. • Support enterprise risk management efforts, including issue-spotting, process enhancement, and mitigation planning. • Ethically utilize AI and legal technology solutions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. • Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 8+ years of legal experience with substantial commercial contracting responsibilities. • Experience managing litigation and disputes, negotiating complex agreements, and supporting corporate transactions. • Proven track record contributing to legal department growth, system implementation, or operational improvements. • Experience working within or alongside regulated industries preferred. • Demonstrated success collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
Skills & Competencies • Strong commercial contracting judgment and ability to balance legal and business considerations. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate legal concepts into actionable business guidance. • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. • Forward‑thinking approach to legal technology, process design, and operational efficiency. • Strong influencing skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization. • Practical, business‑focused, and solutions‑oriented mindset. • Positive, resilient, and team‑oriented attitude.
WORK ENVIRONMENT • This is a fully remote role. • Requires effective collaboration across distributed teams and comfort using virtual communication tools.
