Associate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services; Oceanside (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is seeking an Associate Counsel, Commercial Contracts for remote work in the United States. The role focuses on timely review, redlining, negotiation, and implementation of customer and vendor contracts, collaborating with the Senior Counsel and across sales, operations, and finance teams.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of corporate/large-scale contract experience, a Juris Doctorate, active bar admission, and excellent written and oral

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in one or more states.
• 3–5 years of experience drafting and negotiating corporate or large-scale contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to explain complex terms clearly.
• Experience supporting sales, operations, and finance teams on contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, red-line, negotiate, and implement customer and vendor contracts.
• Advise on contractual language and develop alternative provisions.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and cross-functional teams to protect company interests.
• Serve as contract gatekeeper to ensure approvals and retention of contracts.
• Manage master contract logs and help refine contract policies.

Skills

Contract review

Redlining

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

Legal research

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Associate Counsel, Commercial ContractsAbout KBSKellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more—maintain clean, efficient, and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service.REMOTEPay Rate: $115K - $130K yearlyPosition SummaryThe Associate Counsel, Commercial Contracts, is responsible for contract review, red-lining, and management of the extensive contract portfolio of the company and its family of subsidiary companies in accordance with the company’s ethical standards, policies and practices. The role works collaboratively with the company’s Senior Counsel and sales, operations, and finance teams to successfully negotiate and implement customer and vendor contracts.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:· Timely review, red-lining, negotiation, and implementation of the company's customer and vendor contracts in accordance with the company’s contractual policies and goals· Evaluate and advise on the impact of proposed contractual language and develop and communicate alternative provisions to best represent the interests of the company· Collaborate with company's General Counsel and the sales, operations, and finance teams in the review and revision of proposed contracts to protect the company’s interests in the contract arena· Serves as a contract gatekeeper to ensure review and approval of proposed contractual language from the appropriate KBS’ departments and personnel· Serve as a contract gatekeeper to ensure complete signing and retention of the company's contracts in accordance with the company’s policies· Direct and manage the continuing development of KBS’ master contract logs· Ensure communication is consistent with company culture and appropriate to the target audience· Establish credibility throughout the company by being an effective listener and problem solver relating to the company’s contractual issues· Provide technical advice and knowledge to others within the legal contractual discipline· Continue improving the programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational issues of the organization as they pertain to the company's contracts· Work on both scheduled and unscheduled days or beyond regular work hours due to demands, as needed· Perform other related duties as required and assignedAdditional Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdditional responsibilities and projects as assigned by Senior Counsel.Knowledge, Skills and CompetenciesKnowledge:· Corporate law and regulations· Commercial Contract Law and Regulations· Large scale business organizations· Claims litigation· Legal operations· Management of internal and external relationships· Facilities and building maintenance services industrySkills:· Process automation and use of commercial contract tools· Excellent clear, concise and persuasive oral and written communication· Ability to research, review, develop and write legal responses· Presentation and public speaking· Ability to read and interpret claims and litigation-related documents, such as pleadings, motions, court orders and decisions, letters, and e-mail communications· Ability to effectively communicate company's claims and litigation goals· Ability to work with all levels of management, internal and external associatesCompetencies:· Business acumen· Ethics and values and ability to maintain integrity and trust· Financial acumen· Strong advocacy· Interpersonal and political savvy· Strategic agilityEducational Qualifications/Job Experience RequirementsExperience Required:· 3-5 years of legal experience in the drafting and negotiating Corporate or large scale industry contracts is requiredEducation:· Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required· Active admission to practice law in one or more states is requiredWorking Conditions/Physical RequirementsSchedule:· Regular weekly schedule; weekends or holidays as neededThis is a REMOTE job opportunityThe working conditions and physical environments described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands:· Extended periods of work seated at a desk; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.· Ability to speak clearly (use of voice)· Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, moderate peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusTravel: <5%We participate in the E-Verify program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security