Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Supply Chain

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support high-volume client projects, with a particular focus on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracting work. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level commercial generalists who have solid core commercial contracting experience and some exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, distribution agreements, supply and procurement agreements, and services agreements.
• Support supply chain and manufacturing-focused contracts, including vendor, supplier, and operations-related agreements.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
• Assist clients with large commercial contracting initiatives, including contract standardization and remediation projects.
• Support contract lifecycle management (CLM) efforts, including implementation, optimization, and ongoing contract operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as procurement, operations, finance, and compliance to align contracts with business objectives.
• Contribute to contract playbooks, templates, and process improvements to support scalable contracting operations.
• Support or interface with international teams or international counterparties as needed.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent degree with active bar membership in good standing.
• 2–5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in-house or in a commercial-focused practice.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Comfortable working remotely or in hybrid environments.
• Experience with CLM system implementation or optimization.
• Exposure to international contracts or Japanese-facing clients.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multinational teams.
• Comfortable operating as a generalist across multiple contract types and industries.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing, including procurement, vendor, supplier, or operations-driven contracts (subject-matter expert status not required).
• Background in or support of manufacturing-related industries; any industry experience tied to manufacturing operations is acceptable.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial contracting projects.
• Familiarity with or hands-on experience in CLM systems and contract operations.
• International exposure, including experience working with or supporting international companies, subsidiaries, or cross-border contracts.
• Junior/mid-level commercial generalist profile suited for cost-conscious engagements and scalable legal support models.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Location

• This role supports remote or hybrid work environments.

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, proof of identity, and necessary legal authorization to work.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.