Assistant General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver comprehensive legal assistance to the organization.

• Draft, assess, and negotiate agreements related to technology, product supply, customer contracts, bid documents, and service agreements.

• Offer advice and solutions to internal business clients.

• Provide legal counsel on matters concerning contract disputes, corporate governance, artificial intelligence, and compliance.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.

• Collaborate with leaders in Sales, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and other internal teams to identify and mitigate risks.

• Maintain efficient, organized, and streamlined contract policies and procedures.

• Create contract playbooks and establish standard template language.

• Develop negotiation strategies alongside internal business partners.

• Assess risk exposure and provide recommendations to business partners.

• Cultivate trusted advisor relationships with senior management and business leaders.

• Promote creative problem-solving and informed decision-making.

• Recruit and oversee a team of contract specialists.

• Lead legal initiatives related to process optimization, template governance, M&A integration, internal policy development, regulatory compliance, legal technology management, and strategic projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in the state bar.

• 5 to 15+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law.

• Extensive experience in negotiating procurement, distribution, logistics, customer, and/or supplier agreements.

• In-depth knowledge of commercial contract law, procurement agreements, supplier contracts, bid processes including compliance with public procurement, and distribution arrangements.

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, transportation providers, and strategic partners.

• Strong comprehension of supply chain operations, sourcing strategies, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution networks.

• Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and business risks.

• Familiarity with corporate governance principles, M&A issues, real estate matters, data privacy regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Strong project management skills and capacity to handle multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Established ability to support acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.

• Solid background in corporate governance, corporate structures, and entity management.

• Experience in implementing and managing legal technology solutions, including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and AI platforms or add-ons.

• In-house and M&A experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• 401(k) program with company matching.

• Generous paid time off package.

• Educational reimbursement.

• Paid family leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Competitive compensation and salaries.

• A dynamic environment to work, learn, and grow professionally.