Commercial Contracts Counsel

Talently; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Commercial Contracts Counsel in the Greater Phoenix Area. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of service, supply, procurement, and vendor agreements while guiding internal teams on risk and terms.

You will partner with sales, procurement, finance, and operations to finalize agreements, improve templates, and streamline processes. Active bar admission and 1–4 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1-4 years of commercial contracting experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Experience managing a high volume of commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and risk allocation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines, and collaborate with business teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including service, supply, procurement, and vendor agreements.
• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously while meeting business deadlines.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, obligations, and potential risks.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, finance, and operations teams to facilitate agreements.
• Review and negotiate key provisions involving liability, indemnification, warranties, and other commercial terms.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract templates and internal processes.
• Help streamline contracting procedures and improve overall efficiency.
• Provide practical solutions to contractual issues while balancing legal and business considerations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Communication

Prioritize deadlines

Education

JD

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

Location: Greater Phoenix Area, AZ - 4 days onsite per week

Join a large, established company seeking a Commercial Contracts Counsel to support its legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders on a variety of commercial agreements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on contract work, can manage a high volume of agreements, and provides practical legal guidance to internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including service, supply, procurement, and vendor agreements.
• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously while meeting business deadlines.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, obligations, and potential risks.
• Work closely with sales, procurement, finance, and operations teams to facilitate agreements.
• Review and negotiate key provisions involving liability, indemnification, warranties, and other commercial terms.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract templates and internal processes.
• Help streamline contracting procedures and improve overall efficiency.
• Provide practical solutions to contractual issues while balancing legal and business considerations.

Must-Have Skills:

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1-4 years of commercial contracting experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Experience managing a high volume of commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and risk allocation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines, and collaborate with business teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, technology, or related industries.
• Experience negotiating supply, procurement, or manufacturing agreements.
• Prior in-house legal experience.
• Familiarity with contract management systems, templates, and process improvements.