Overview
An organization is seeking an Associate Counsel - Commercial to join their legal team remotely within the United States. This role requires less than 10% travel and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
The Associate Counsel will support day-to-day commercial contracting and operational legal needs, focusing on agreements involving school districts, municipalities, state and local government agencies, public procurement processes, and related commercial partners. The position involves balancing legal risk with practical business considerations and collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, procurement, finance, and customer success.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with school districts, municipalities, counties, vendors, consultants, technology providers, and other commercial partners
- Manage day-to-day commercial contracting activities such as contract markups, negotiations, amendments, renewals, and internal legal support requests
- Assist with public-sector contracting activities including procurement-related agreements, RFP responses, and compliance with governmental contracting requirements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments to support efficient contract execution and legal operations
- Identify and escalate potential legal and commercial risks within agreements
- Interpret and negotiate key contract provisions including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, confidentiality, and performance obligations
- Support contract administration and tracking activities, including renewal deadlines and compliance matters
- Utilize established templates, legal playbooks, and contracting processes to ensure efficient and consistent agreement review
- Work with senior legal team members on escalated matters, strategic initiatives, disputes, and complex legal issues
- Stay informed on developments related to commercial contracting, public procurement, and government contracting practices
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Approximately 12+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in commercial contracting, transactional support, or in-house legal roles
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
- Preferred experience with public-sector customers, school districts, municipalities, or government procurement processes
- Familiarity with public procurement concepts and government contracting requirements is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional business stakeholders while exercising sound legal and business judgment
- Preferred experience with contract lifecycle management systems and standard legal workflows
- Experience supporting technology, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, or operationally complex businesses is a plus
- Must be responsive, adaptable, and comfortable managing a high volume of agreements and competing deadlines
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (base salary range provided during the hiring process based on role, level, and location)
- Benefits package
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Note: Compensation details reflect base salary only and do not include bonuses, commissions, or additional benefits.
Location
- Remote within the United States
- Must be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports disability and veteran hiring initiatives.