Commercial Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Deliver legal services to internal business units by addressing routine inquiries and matters.

• Take the lead in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing intricate commercial agreements.

• Assess contract terms, risk factors, regulatory issues, and business goals.

• Formulate negotiation strategies, methods, and procedures for new or complex tasks.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on commercial, operational, and regulatory issues.

• Coordinate with legal, sales, operations, finance, compliance, privacy, security, and other business functions.

• Create and enhance contract templates, standard terms, negotiation playbooks, policies, procedures, and workflows.

• Address complex contracting challenges and escalations.

• Support strategic transactions, partnerships, renewals, amendments, terminations, and other business initiatives.

• Draft legal summaries, termination analyses, risk assessments, correspondence, and additional documents.

• Stay informed on legal, regulatory, industry, and business developments.

• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders and external counsel.

• Mentor business partners and less experienced team members on contracting issues.

• Maintain records of contracts, track statuses, and generate reports.

• Fulfill performance review responsibilities, undertake special projects, and complete other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Over 6 years of legal experience with a law firm or corporate legal department focusing on contract matters.

• Capability to work remotely with minimal disruptions to the workday.

• Demonstrated ability to understand the legal and business aspects of complex contracts.

• Experience in healthcare, technology, and/or professional services is preferred.

• Background in handling and negotiating contracts and related agreements is advantageous.

• Proficiency in defining problems, consolidating relevant information, establishing facts, and drawing and defending valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret and apply laws and government regulations with the support of in-house counsel.

• Capability to work independently on matters within the scope of the position.

• Strong PC skills, especially with the MS Office Suite of applications.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.

• Strong judgment and ability to evaluate risk in alignment with business objectives.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

• Must have high-speed internet access/connectivity and a dedicated office setup and maintenance.

• Must provide a secure, dedicated workspace.

• Must be capable of performing duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• Disability insurance provisions.

• Life insurance benefits.

• 401(k) savings plan availability.

• Paid family leave policy.

• 9 paid holidays each year.

• 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, based on specific level and length of service.

• Consideration for discretionary bonuses.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Virtual interview processes.