Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Diversified; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA & HRA contributions

PTO starting at 3 weeks

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet insurance

Legal services

Job summary

Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual and media technology, is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts. This remote-based role delivers timely legal counsel to sales and operations, handling complex commercial transactions and a range of legal issues in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will draft and negotiate agreements, advise on IP, data protection, and compliance, and collaborate with multiple departments to resolve disputes and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Requires JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in one or more US states in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate/commercial transactions.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, data protection, and privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate domestic and international product, service, vendor, and strategic relationship agreements.
• Provide guidance on IP, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate across sales, operations, purchasing, finance and other departments to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
• Maintain licenses, registrations, and ensure compliance; track renewals.
• Support governance policies, authorities, and related responsibilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Drafting

Analytical

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

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Diversified

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more states; 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters, with a focus on commercial transactions; Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection, and privacy laws.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual and media technology, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional for the position of Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts. This is a remote-based role designed to provide accurate, timely, and practical legal counsel to the company's sales and operations organizations. The selected candidate will handle complex commercial transactions, customer management, and a variety of legal issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Legal Counsel will contribute to the organization through the following duties:

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate domestic and international product and services agreements, vendor/dealer agreements, and strategic relationship agreements.
• Advisory Services: Provide legal advice on intellectual property (IP) issues, data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with sales, operations, purchasing, finance, and other internal departments to resolve subcontractor disputes, vendor issues, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Compliance & Licensing: Execute and maintain the company’s business and contractor licenses, ensuring compliance and tracking renewals.
• Operational Governance: Assist in developing and monitoring internal governance policies and authorities, and support collection efforts.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more U.S. states.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate in-house environment, with a strong focus on corporate law and commercial transactions.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, drafting, and analytical skills. Proven experience with common business software tools (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection, and privacy laws. Experience with international or governmental contracts is considered helpful.

Benefits & Compensation

Diversified offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• HSA & HRA company contributions, and company-paid basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks, plus company and floating holidays.
• 401(k) program with company match and paid maternity leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and voluntary benefits like pet insurance and legal services.