Senior Counsel_Commercial

Overview

A leading organization in the branded merchandise industry is seeking a Senior Counsel – Commercial to join their in-house legal team. This role offers high visibility and ownership of the commercial contracting function, with opportunities to expand into M&A and other legal practice areas over time. The position involves working closely with various business teams and utilizing AI tools to enhance legal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing customer contracts, master services agreements, statements of work, vendor and supplier agreements, NDAs, licensing, and related documents.
• Develop and improve legal playbooks, templates, and standard contract positions.
• Integrate AI-powered tools into daily legal workflows to accelerate drafting, review, and analysis.
• Support small acquisitions by assisting with due diligence, transaction documents, and integration alongside General Counsel.
• Expand legal expertise into other areas such as employment, commercial real estate, intellectual property, data privacy, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Build strong relationships with sales, technology, finance, vendor relations, and leadership teams to provide clear, practical legal guidance.
• Represent the organization externally in negotiations and problem-solving with customers, suppliers, and partners.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing in the U.S. state of residence and employment, with a commitment to maintain this status.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in commercial transactions, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with practical business judgment and ability to manage a high volume of matters independently.
• Experience with M&A or other corporate transactional work.
• Demonstrated use of AI and other technology tools in legal practice, with curiosity about improving legal work efficiency.
• Growth mindset with eagerness to take on new responsibilities and learn quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to build trust internally and externally.
• High integrity, strong ownership, and a service-oriented approach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $150,000 to $170,000 annually. Compensation decisions consider role scope, experience, location, education, skills, internal equity, and market factors.
• Comprehensive benefits including nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits available.
• Financial planning support through 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Location

• United States (specific state dependent on candidate's residence and work location).

Additional Information

• Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis; no fixed deadline.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Participation in E-Verify is required.

Candidates interested in this opportunity should prepare to submit a comprehensive application including general information, work history, education, and compliance details.