Legal Counsel

Circular Action Alliance

. Draft, negotiate, implement, and manage the lifecycle of commercial agreements supporting EPR programs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on compliance, risk assessment, and legal analysis. Proficient in utilizing contract lifecycle management systems to optimize workflows and reporting.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Commercial Contract DraftingContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)Advanced Contract NegotiationLegal Research and Writing

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentLegal AnalysisContract ComplianceContract Metrics TrackingIssue SpottingContract Process OptimizationRegulatory RequirementsHigh-Volume Contract Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam-OrientedAdaptabilityProactivityAbility to Translate Legal Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management SystemsIronclad

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsEPR ProgramsIndemnityLiability CapsData RightsTermination RightsGovernanceAudit ReadinessContract TemplatesFallback Positions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, negotiate, implement, and manage the lifecycle of commercial agreements supporting EPR programs
Support and scale a high-volume contracting environment
Lead contract intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, amendment, and termination
Develop and improve contract templates, fallback positions, and playbooks
Identify and mitigate commercial risks, including indemnity, liability caps, data rights, termination rights, and regulatory obligations
Implement and support the contract lifecycle management system, including workflows, processes, metadata, and reporting
Track and report contract metrics such as cycle time, volume, and risk trends
Advise business teams on contract strategy, risk allocation, and negotiation positions
Own contract compliance, governance, recordkeeping, and audit readiness
Provide legal analysis on regulatory requirements affecting contract terms and program implementation
Draft legal memoranda and summaries for internal decision-making
Assist with compliance with applicable law, regulations, and contract commitments
Report to the General Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
5+ years of experience with a primary focus on commercial contract drafting and negotiation
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
Experience with CLM systems is strongly preferred, ideally Ironclad
Experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial transactions
Strong commercial judgment and risk assessment
Advanced contract negotiation skills
Experience managing high-volume contract workflows
Hands-on experience with CLM tools and contract process optimization
Detail-oriented drafting and issue spotting within complex agreements
Ability to translate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Comfort working in a lean, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven organization
Team-oriented, adaptable, and proactive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel to meetings or stakeholder engagement as needs
Equal employment opportunity employer
Accommodation available as part of the application process