BU30P3 Corporate Counsel

Chemical Abstracts Service; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) is seeking a business-minded Corporate Counsel in Columbus, Ohio to serve as a trusted legal advisor across the organization. You will negotiate sophisticated commercial and technology agreements, provide practical guidance on AI and emerging technologies, and partner with leaders to balance risk and enable innovation.

You will collaborate with Technology, Product Development, Content Operations, Sales, and Marketing to support global transactions and strategic

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum five years of relevant legal experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial and technology agreements including SaaS, data licensing, IP, procurement, and partnerships.
• Advise on AI and emerging technologies, including risk assessment and contractual controls.
• Provide practical legal guidance to Technology, Product Development, Content, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Support a sales organization serving the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Partner with leaders to structure transactions and manage risk across initiatives.
• Independently manage complex matters from negotiation to execution and ongoing support.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal counsel

Technology transactions

SaaS

Data licensing

IP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

CLM systems

Job description

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 119 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Summary:

CAS is seeking a business-minded Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner across the organization. We are looking for a practical, solutions-oriented attorney with experience supporting commercial and technology-related matters, including commercial contracts, technology transactions, SaaS, data licensing, intellectual property, and emerging technologies.

As Corporate Counsel, you will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, support strategic initiatives and emerging technology programs, advise on AI and other technology-related legal matters, and help drive business growth while appropriately balancing legal and commercial risk. You will partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal counsel that enables innovation while protecting CAS interests.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, scientific innovation, and commerce, helping shape initiatives that advance scientific information and technology.

Job Accountabilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software and data licensing, intellectual property, procurement, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise on legal, commercial, and operational risks involving artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including generative AI, APIs, Agent-to-Agent (A2A) systems, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations.
• Provide practical legal guidance to teams across Technology, Product Development, Content Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other business functions.
• Support a sales organization serving customers throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Partner with business leaders to structure transactions, manage risk, and advance strategic initiatives and emerging technology programs.
• Independently manage complex commercial and technology matters from negotiation through execution and ongoing legal support.

Qualifications:

• D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience with commercial transactions, technology agreements, SaaS, software, cloud services, intellectual property, or data licensing.
• Strong business judgment and a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house counsel experience.
• Technology, SaaS, software, cloud services, data, or intellectual property transactions.
• Artificial intelligence, generative AI, data governance, cybersecurity, or emerging technology matters.
• International and cross-border commercial transactions.
• Experience supporting a global sales organization.Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran

Qualifications

Education

Juris Doctor (required)

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