Counsel – Commercial Transactions

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

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements.

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

• Offer advice on commercial contracting, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance.

• Identify and evaluate legal and contractual risks linked to third-party engagements.

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

• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard clauses.

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

• Design and deliver training on contracting, vendor management, and related legal subjects.

• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic enterprise initiatives.

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

• Oversee outside counsel on specialized matters.

• Lead stakeholder discussions to gather information, align priorities, and achieve business goals.

• Drive process improvement and the advancement of contracting and governance practices.

• Share legal knowledge and subject matter expertise across the Legal organization.

• Develop, implement, and coordinate strategies for contracting and governance.

• Proactively identify risks related to third-party contract non-compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required.

• Must have an active license and be in good standing in 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.

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial operations is preferred.

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

• Ability to identify legal issues, assess risk, and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

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

• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

• 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 adept at managing multiple priorities.

• Established ability to build 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 communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders.

• If working remotely, must have cable broadband or fiber optic internet with a minimum of 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting from day one.

• Well-being and behavioral health programs available from day one.

• 401(k) plan.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year.

• Paid holidays.

• Leaves of absence.

• Remote work options available, either occasionally or permanently, subject to internet requirements.