Assistant General Counsel - Remote

Overview

This role provides comprehensive legal support to the organization, with a focus on corporate law matters. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, corporate governance, corporate structure, regulatory compliance, and M&A support.

This position also supports a variety of related legal projects such as process optimization, template governance, M&A integration, internal policy development, regulatory and due diligence work, legal technology implementation and management, and other strategic initiatives. The role develops negotiation strategies with internal business partners, evaluates risk exposure, and makes recommendations.

This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including technology-related agreements, product supply agreements, customer contracts, bid documents, and service agreements.
• Advise internal business clients and provide practical solutions.
• Provide legal advice (including coordinating outside counsel support when needed) regarding contract disputes, corporate governance, AI matters, and compliance.
• Partner with leaders in Sales, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and other internal teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain streamlined, organized, and efficient contract policies and procedures, including establishing playbooks and standard template language.
• Work with senior management to build trusted advisor relationships, deliver practical guidance, and facilitate creative problem-solving and informed decision-making.
• Recruit and manage a team of contract specialists.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar membership.
• 5–15+ years of corporate/commercial law experience.
• Significant experience negotiating procurement, distribution, logistics, customer and/or supplier agreements.
• Strong background in corporate governance, corporate structures, and entity management.
• Experience implementing and managing legal technology solutions, including CLM and AI platforms or add-ons.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house and M&A experience preferred.

Industry-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of commercial contract law, procurement agreements, supplier contracts, bid processes (including public procurement compliance), and distribution arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and administer complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, transportation providers, and strategic partners.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, sourcing strategies, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution networks.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and business risks while supporting organizational objectives.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance principles, M&A issues, real estate matters, data privacy laws, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to support acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and 401(k) Retirement.

Location

Remote position — open to candidates anywhere in the US.

Additional Information

• EEO Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
• Fair Chance employer: committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement.
• A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.