Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel who acts as a corporate generalist with specialized expertise in commercial contracting, litigation and dispute management, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). A significant portion of the position involves drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements efficiently.

The ideal candidate has experience advancing legal department maturity by improving processes, implementing systems, and enhancing operational efficiency. The position requires thriving in a fast-paced environment and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including complex, high-value, and strategic agreements supporting business operations.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for commercial contracting issues, working closely with internal stakeholders to align legal risk with business priorities.
• Develop contracting strategies, negotiation frameworks, and guidance documents to promote consistent and scalable commercial practices.
• Manage litigation and disputes by overseeing outside counsel, developing resolution strategies, and advising internal teams on risk mitigation.
• Lead or support M&A activities, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and post-closing integration.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance, entity management, and general corporate operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies.
• Champion the adoption of technology-enabled legal tools, workflows, and processes, partnering with Legal Operations to implement improvements and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leadership by proactively identifying legal, regulatory, and operational risks and opportunities.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide projects.
• Support enterprise risk management efforts through issue identification, process enhancement, and mitigation planning.
• Ethically utilize AI and legal technology solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience with significant commercial contracting responsibilities.
• Experience managing litigation and disputes, negotiating complex agreements, and supporting corporate transactions.
• Proven track record of contributing to legal department growth, system implementation, or operational improvements.
• Experience working within or alongside regulated industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial contracting judgment with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating legal concepts into actionable business guidance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Forward-thinking approach to legal technology, process design, and operational efficiency.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels.
• Practical, business-focused, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Positive, resilient, and team-oriented attitude.

Work Environment

• This is a fully remote position.
• Requires effective collaboration across distributed teams and comfort using virtual communication tools.