Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Supply Chain

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support a high volume of client projects, with a particular focus on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracting work. This role is ideal for mid-level commercial generalists who have solid core commercial contracting experience and some exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments, even if not a subject-matter expert.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree with active bar membership in good standing.
• 5 to 14 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house or in a commercial-focused legal practice.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working remotely or in hybrid work environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing environments, including procurement, vendor, supplier, or operations-related contracts (subject-matter expertise not required).
• Background supporting manufacturing-related industries or operations.
• Experience with large-scale commercial contracting projects.
• Familiarity with or hands-on experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and contract operations.
• International exposure, including working with or supporting international companies, subsidiaries, or cross-border contracts.
• 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.

Location

• This role supports remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Additional Information

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