Overview
A growing legal team supporting a connected living business is seeking a Senior Counsel attorney with expertise in commercial transactions and B2B agreements. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance, mitigating risk, and enabling business growth through well-structured contracts. The position supports wireless and extended protection programs, technology, digital products, and support services.
This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the Atlanta, GA or Miami, FL areas, though exceptional candidates from other locations will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including vendor agreements, customer agreements, SaaS and technology licensing, and procurement deals.
- Advise internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance related to commercial transactions.
- Lead B2B negotiations to secure favorable terms while maintaining strong business relationships.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, and operations to support business objectives.
- Provide legal support for contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution.
- Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions.
- Embed within business units to understand objectives and key profitability drivers.
- Identify potential legal risks and impacts related to existing businesses, new ventures, and products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active law license in good standing.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience providing legal counsel on general business and contractual issues, preferably in technology, insurance, or extended service contracts.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements.
- Highly autonomous and self-motivated with sound judgment, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
- Ability to understand business strategy and basic financial aspects of business ventures.
- Strong understanding of B2B agreements, risk assessment, and business operations.
- Ability to quickly evaluate complex legal and regulatory issues and recommend appropriate, defensible courses of action.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of effective communication at all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of consumer goods retailing, Insurtech, mobile electronics/telecommunications, or technology industries.
- Experience drafting complex commercial agreements.
- Experience litigating complex commercial disputes.
Travel
- Ability to travel as necessary, up to 25%.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $122,400.00 - $204,400.00, depending on candidate background, experience, and work location.
- Salary growth potential within the position.
Location
- Remote position with preference for candidates based in Atlanta, GA or Miami, FL.
- Candidates from other locations will be considered based on qualifications.