Commercial Counsel

Overview

This remote role is for an experienced, business-oriented Commercial Counsel to join the legal team. You will act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders across the organization, delivering practical legal guidance that supports business growth while managing risk in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including:
  • Supply and manufacturing agreements
  • Customer and vendor contracts
  • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
  • Technology, software, and IP-related agreements
  • Strategic partnership and services agreements
• Provide proactive legal counsel to business leaders on commercial transactions, risk mitigation, and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, HR, and Product teams to support strategic business initiatives.
• Support global business operations and international commercial transactions.
• Develop scalable legal processes, including standard templates, contract playbooks, and best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Assist with legal review of operational, compliance, and business initiatives across multiple regions.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel when specialized legal expertise is needed.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry developments that may impact the business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience supporting technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, software licensing, privacy, and data protection matters is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
• Collaborative mindset with strong partnership and influencing skills.
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Experience supporting global organizations and cross-border transactions preferred.

Location

Remote

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.