Senior Counsel
Overview
This role supports the Legal department for a transportation equipment network organization and reports to the General Counsel. The position is remote and is located within the United States.
The organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key business stakeholders. The role focuses on managing legal and regulatory risk while enabling commercial success across transactions, technology initiatives, strategic partnerships, and company growth objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead Commercial Transactions
Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Customer sales agreements
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- Subscription agreements
- Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Vendor and procurement contracts
- Strategic partnership agreements
- Reseller, referral, distribution, and channel agreements
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements
- Professional services agreements
Serve as a Strategic Business Partner
- Advise leaders on legal issues involving AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data governance
- Partner with Sales and Revenue teams on deal strategy, contract negotiations, and risk assessment
- Support Procurement on vendor contracting and third-party risk management
- Collaborate with IT and business teams on product development, licensing, privacy, AI, and commercialization matters
- Counsel Marketing on advertising, promotions, sponsorships, and intellectual property usage
- Support Customer Success and Operations teams regarding contractual commitments and customer-related matters
Drive Risk Management & Legal Excellence
- Identify legal and business risks while delivering practical, business-focused solutions
- Advise on intellectual property, branding, and technology transactions
- Support privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives
- Assist with due diligence and strategic corporate transactions
- Manage outside counsel relationships when needed
- Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes
- Train business partners on contracting and legal best practices
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 8+ years of commercial legal experience, preferably with both law firm and in-house experience
Preferred Qualifications
Strong expertise in:
- Commercial contracting
- Technology transactions
- Intellectual property
- Data privacy
- Procurement and vendor relationships
Additional qualifications:
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
Not specified in the provided job description.
Location
Remote, within United States
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.