Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Overview

This role serves as Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts, supporting business leadership as a strategic legal partner. The position is onsite with primary locations in Nashville, TN and Fremont, CA; remote arrangements may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leadership to provide sound legal advice and risk-mitigation measures to support successful business outcomes
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and ancillary agreements
• Support and provide authoritative legal guidance to the legal/commercial team and other internal business teams
• Collaborate to identify and implement process improvements and support updates to internal playbooks and templates
• Manage and meet internal SLAs and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Own specific legal projects and develop subject matter expertise for the customer contracts team and internal business partners
• Review solicitations, develop response strategies, and draft sections addressing particularly legal topics
• Select and manage outside counsel when needed
• Assist commercial contracts personnel with complex or risk-sensitive terms and conditions, including limiting liability, indemnification, and grounds for termination
• Participate in Legal Department discussions on corporate-wide topics, policies, and procedures
• Participate in Legal Department updates on changing laws and regulations and other continuing education

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School
• Licensed to practice law in the United States and active membership in at least one state bar
• Minimum of 6–8 years of legal experience (may include a combination of law firm and in-house roles)
• Experience advising executive clients on business and transactional matters, including contracts, agreements, and business strategy
• Demonstrated leadership ability, preferably as counsel for a business segment of a technology-driven company
• Ability to perform as a hands-on legal generalist
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex organizational structure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide recommendations in an executive-worthy manner
• Ability to develop strong client relationships while maintaining independence appropriate to a compliance function

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health care coverage, dental and vision, and 401(K) participation with company matching
• Company-paid holidays with unlimited paid time off
• Generous discretionary company bonuses
• Life and disability protection and more
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation; all plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents
• Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors
• For candidates located in California: annual salary range is $175,000.00 to $200,000.00
• Compensation ranges for other locations, including Tennessee, may differ based on the applicable market

Location

Primary onsite locations are Nashville, TN and Fremont, CA; remote arrangements may also be considered.