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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while providing legal guidance on contracting issues. Possesses strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills to effectively manage legal risks and support business objectives.
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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Licensed To Practice Law In The U.S.Commercial Contracting ExperienceLegal Research And AnalysisNegotiation Skills
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Hard Skills
Drafting Commercial AgreementsReviewing Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Commercial AgreementsLegal ResearchContract Law AnalysisDue DiligenceDocumentation SupportContract ManagementRisk IdentificationTransactional Skills
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed To Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Commercial AgreementsVendor AgreementsSupplier AgreementsPurchase AgreementsNon-Disclosure AgreementsCorporate LawTransactional MattersJoint VenturesPartnershipsTechnology Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, and negotiate routine commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, purchase, and non-disclosure agreements
- Escalate higher-risk or complex terms to senior attorneys
- Provide practical, timely legal guidance to business teams on day-to-day contracting questions, standard-form agreements, and routine business transactions
- Assist senior attorneys with due diligence, documentation, and administrative support on larger or more complex transactions, including strategic investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and technology agreements
- Conduct legal research and analysis on commercial and contract law issues
- Prepare clear memoranda and recommendations for senior attorney review
- Help manage outside counsel on routine, lower-risk commercial matters
- Maintain contract files, records, and tracking logs
- Support continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
- Develop legal judgment and transactional skills through hands-on experience, feedback, and mentorship
- Identify potential legal and business risks and escalate issues appropriately
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- 0-5 years of legal experience; exposure to commercial contracting, corporate, or transactional matters preferred
- Familiarity with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements preferred
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth
- Prior experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or judicial clerkship is a plus
- Ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs
- Finger dexterity is necessary
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
- Up to three weeks of vacation annually from the moment of hire
- Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program
- Home Purchase Discounts
- Everyone’s Included Day
- Bonuses may be available
- Commissions may be available