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
- Juris Doctor (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.
- Ability to operate as a generalist across multiple contract types and industries.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing environments, including procurement, vendor, supplier, or operations-driven contracts (subject-matter expert status not required).
- Background in or support of manufacturing-related industries.
- 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 for non-attorney roles ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
- Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
- Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Location
- This role supports remote or hybrid work environments.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks and legal authorization to work.