Commercial Counsel

Overview

A consumer products company is seeking an experienced lawyer with over 5 years of expertise in Commercial Contracts for a 5–6 month remote engagement. This role involves managing, drafting, negotiating, and finalizing a broad range of complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial contracting matters aligned with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including supply agreements, distributor agreements, IT agreements, media and marketing agreements, license agreements, statements of work, and master services agreements.
• Collaborate closely with internal business stakeholders across operations, procurement, marketing, and technology to support commercial initiatives and manage contractual risk.
• Ensure agreements comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and established risk frameworks.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience advising on a broad range of commercial contracting matters within a consumer products environment.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional business teams to assess and mitigate contractual and operational risks.
• Experience managing high-volume commercial agreements while balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to work 30–40 hours per week remotely.
• Employment will be through an Employer of Record (W-2) for the duration of the engagement.

Compensation & Schedule

• Duration: 5–6 months
• Schedule: 30–40 hours per week
• Location: Remote (preference for candidates based in Massachusetts)
• Compensation: $10,000–$11,000 per month

Location

Remote, with preference for candidates located in Massachusetts.