Business Area Counsel

Overview

This role provides legal support to designated divisions within the Manufacturing Intelligence business area, covering a broad range of commercial and technology-related matters across the Americas and, as business needs require, other regions.

You will report to a senior member of the Manufacturing Intelligence legal team and serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include practical, commercially focused guidance on commercial sales, software, services, technology contracts, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology-related agreements, including:
  • Terms of sale
  • Software license agreements
  • SaaS and cloud agreements
  • Channel partner agreements
  • Supplier and vendor agreements
  • Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
  • Professional services agreements
• Act as a responsive, solutions-oriented legal resource for contract-related questions and commercial matters.
• Independently manage assigned contracts and legal matters from initial review and negotiation through approval and execution.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, business implications, and legal/commercial risks; recommend practical solutions aligned with company policies and risk standards.
• Identify and escalate complex, high-risk, or non-standard matters to senior attorneys as appropriate.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and other business teams to provide timely legal guidance supporting commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with legal and cross-functional subject-matter experts on intellectual property, cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and other specialized legal matters.
• Support business teams with customer and regulatory questionnaires, certifications, contractual representations, and related commercial documentation.
• Monitor developments in contract, commercial, and technology law relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Contribute to improvements in contract templates, review processes, legal operations, and risk-management practices.
• Support special projects and legal initiatives in partnership with senior attorneys and other team members.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across functions, business units, and geographic regions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active membership and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience, including at least 2 years drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and technology-related contracts (in-house, law firm, or a combination).
• Strong understanding of U.S. contract law and commercial contracting principles.
• Experience with software licensing, SaaS/cloud agreements, or other technology-related commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a broad range of legal and contractual matters.
• Ability to identify legal and business risks, evaluate options, and provide practical, commercially focused recommendations.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Sound legal judgment, strong business acumen, and a solutions-oriented approach to legal matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and comfort using contract-management, electronic-signature, AI contracting, and other legal technology tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. government contracting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating channel partner agreements.
• Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English, particularly Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, or Korean.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Legal and identity protection programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional development

Location

• Remote position within the United States
• Travel up to 10% as business needs require