Senior Counsel, Procurement

Overview

This role serves as a strategic legal partner to Category Managers and Category Specialists, supporting complex procurement contracts across their lifecycle. Day-to-day responsibilities focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key agreements within the consulting and staffing verticals, providing counsel on legal risks and commercial terms, resolving escalations independently, and translating complex legal requirements into actionable business solutions.

Additional support is provided for Marketing and IT agreements as business needs arise. The position also contributes to improving broader contract management by identifying process gaps, developing standardized contract templates and guidance, and mentoring junior team members to support consistent and efficient contract workflows.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and vendor agreements
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risks, and business implications
• Manage escalations and resolve complex contractual issues autonomously
• Develop and improve contract templates, policies, and processes
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to procurement and legal operations
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on contract matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal and procurement workflows

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international law degree equivalent (e.g., LL.B.)
• Active bar admission or global practicing license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of related legal experience
• Knowledge of corporate law and commercial contracting methods
• Ability to manage complex negotiations and resolve contractual issues autonomously
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Data-based thinking with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience creating templates, policies, or process improvements within a legal function

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data protection and privacy laws

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range transparency by tier (United States of America):

• Tier 1: 127,000 - 191,000 USD per year
• Tier 2: 142,000 - 212,000 USD per year
• Tier 3: 156,000 - 234,000 USD per year
• Tier 4: N/ATier 5: 177,000 - 265,000 USD per year

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.

This range is one component of total compensation. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may vary based on where a role is performed, with work locations grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences.

Location

United States of America (salary tiering varies by geographic pay tier for the location of the role).

Application Details

• Reference ID: 47881
• Application deadline: October 19th
• Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.

Legal Notices

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.