Corporate Counsel (Temporary)

Overview

This is a temporary, fixed-term legal position to provide coverage during an employee's planned leave. The assignment is expected to start in mid to late March 2026 and last approximately five months. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a variety of customer and vendor contracts to protect the organization's legal interests. Additional responsibilities include advising on privacy and data protection, conducting legal research, and managing related legal risks.

Responsibilities

Transactions and Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including customer agreements, supplier contracts, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Manage day-to-day contract administration and oversee the contract lifecycle within existing frameworks.
• Ensure contracts align with legal and business requirements, protecting the organization's interests while minimizing legal risks.
• Assist in developing playbooks, templates, and forms to ensure consistency and compliance.

Collaboration and Communication

• Elevate risks and issues promptly to the General Counsel or other legal team members.
• Serve as a key partner to commercial deal teams, providing proactive and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Maintain clear documentation of ongoing matters to facilitate a smooth transition upon the incumbent's return.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

• Support the organization's privacy program, including responding to privacy rights requests.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining privacy policies.

Legal Research

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support business operations and initiatives.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as directed by the General Counsel, independently and collaboratively with the legal department.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience focusing on transactions, contracts, and privacy.
• Familiarity with contract management platforms such as HighQ is preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Immediate proficiency in contract drafting, review, and administration.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to respectfully share and accept feedback at all organizational levels.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 12 pounds.
• Required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs during job performance.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Primarily a home/office environment with occasional travel (approximately 5%) to corporate offices or other meeting locations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $85.00 to $100.00 USD per hour.
• Compensation may vary based on geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Employment is at-will; salary and compensation programs may be modified based on performance and market factors.
• Offers contingent upon successful background verification.
• Benefits include eligibility to enroll in a company-matched 401(k) plan and participation in company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents.

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational needs as directed by management.