Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Overview

This role is for Counsel (Band 4 Senior Contributor, Career Track). The position provides enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities, with an emphasis on buy-side procurement contracts, technology transactions, and vendor management matters. The role partners closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, and business stakeholders across the enterprise, reporting to the Associate Chief Counsel, Enterprise Corporate Law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
• Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions while balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives.
• Advise clients on commercial contracting matters, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance processes.
• Identify, assess, and provide recommendations regarding legal and contractual risks associated with third-party engagements.
• Support vendor dispute resolution efforts and negotiate resolutions aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard contract provisions.
• Collaborate with global legal colleagues and business partners on international contracting matters.
• Create and deliver training on contracting, vendor management, and related legal topics to procurement and business teams.
• Support strategic corporate initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other enterprise projects as needed.
• Partner effectively with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, Information Technology, Procurement, and operational teams on complex commercial matters.
• Manage outside counsel on specialized matters, as appropriate.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders to gather information, align priorities, and achieve business objectives.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued evolution of contracting and governance practices.
• Share legal knowledge and subject matter expertise across the Legal organization in a collaborative manner.
• Work with Legal, Compliance, and business clients to develop, implement, and coordinate contracting and governance strategies.
• Proactively identify risks of non-compliance related to third-party contracts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, with significant experience supporting vendor, procurement, technology, consulting, and services transactions.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate risk, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience supporting technology transactions, intellectual property matters, privacy considerations, and complex commercial arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships and effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to operate independently while exercising sound judgment in complex situations.
• Strong presentation skills and experience communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial operations.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or another highly regulated industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated annual salary: 132,700 - 221,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
• Anticipated eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits with health-related benefits starting on day one, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement.
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

Location

• Work from home occasionally or permanently may be available.
• If working at home, internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.