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Counsel, Commercial Contracts
Ashurst Perkins Coie. Provide strategic legal counsel across the procurement contracting pipeline .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating supplier and technology contracts while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Possesses strong project management and communication skills to foster collaboration across various organizational levels.
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Juris DoctorContract DraftingNegotiation SkillsRegulatory ComplianceProject Management
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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationSupplier ContractsCommercial ContractsRisk ManagementData ManagementContract ReviewLegal CounselingContract TemplatesSLA DevelopmentCompliance Practices
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborative MindsetDecision MakingTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Juris Doctor License
Industry Keywords
ProcurementContractingLegal CounselGlobal OrganizationsSupplier Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic legal counsel across the procurement contracting pipeline
- Draft, negotiate, and review commercial and technical contracts using a consistent, risk-based approach
- Partner across Legal, Procurement, Operations, IT, Marketing, and HR to streamline procurement and contracting
- Ensure contract intake is complete, accurate, and business-ready
- Support Procurement with SLAs, training, playbooks, and practical legal guidance
- Advise on supplier contracts, risk management, terms, and disputes
- Escalate complex legal and risk matters to appropriate firm counsel
- Develop and maintain supplier contracting policies, standards, compliance practices, and firm-wide contract templates
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend proactive updates
- Support contracting training and knowledge-sharing across the firm
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing team environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven expertise drafting and negotiating supplier and technology contracts for global organizations
- Strong command of contract terms, regulatory requirements, IT, and data management
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels
- Strong project, time, and change management skills, with ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and care
- Juris doctor with active license in at least one jurisdiction
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience providing contract legal counseling, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
- Personal medical and parental leave
- Up to 10 paid holidays
- Family care benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement