Counsel – Commercial Transactions

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and oversee commercial contracts, encompassing consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements.

• Collaborate with Procurement and business stakeholders to formulate transactions that align legal, regulatory, operational, and business goals.

• Provide guidance to clients on commercial contracts, risk distribution, compliance standards, and contract management.

• Recognize and evaluate legal and contractual risks related to third-party engagements.

• Assist in vendor dispute resolution and negotiate solutions that align with business interests.

• Create and sustain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation strategies, and standard provisions.

• Work alongside global legal colleagues and business partners on international contracting issues.

• Develop and present training sessions on contracting, vendor management, and related legal subjects.

• Contribute to strategic corporate initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other enterprise projects.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, Information Technology, Procurement, and operational teams.

• Oversee outside counsel on specialized legal matters.

• Lead discussions with stakeholders to gather insights, align priorities, and meet business objectives.

• Promote process enhancements and the advancement of contracting and governance practices.

• Disseminate legal knowledge and subject matter expertise throughout the Legal department.

• Formulate, implement, and manage contracting and governance strategies.

• Identify risks associated with non-compliance regarding third-party contracts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.

• Must have an active license and be in good standing within at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.

• Significant experience in supporting vendor, procurement, technology, consulting, and services transactions.

• Excellent skills in contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship management.

• Capability to identify legal issues, assess risk, and deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice.

• Experience in technology transactions, intellectual property issues, privacy considerations, and complex commercial arrangements.

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate within a matrixed organization.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to establish strong professional relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment in complex situations.

• Strong presentation skills and experience in communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders.

• Home internet connection via cable broadband or fiber optic service with a minimum of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload for remote work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits.

• Well-being and behavioral health programs.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off annually.

• Paid holidays.

• Various leaves of absence.

• Flexible remote work/home-based arrangements.