Commercial Counsel (Contract)

Elevate Legal Talent; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent seeks an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a high-volume contracting environment in the United States. The ideal candidate will lead negotiations, advise stakeholders on legal risk, and manage a broad portfolio of commercial agreements including MSAs, procurement, and SOWs.

You will collaborate with legal, procurement, sales, and business teams to standardize contracts, improve processes, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Bar license and good standing.
• 5 to 7 years of commercial contracting experience.
• Proven experience independently negotiating master sales agreements and procurement agreements.
• Strong background supporting technology, fintech, SaaS, or financial services organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on MSAs, procurement, SOWs, and licenses.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and compliance.
• Manage a high volume of agreements with accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contracting processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contract standardization.

Skills

US Bar License

Commercial contracting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support a high-volume commercial contracting environment. The ideal candidate will be a business-minded attorney with strong transactional experience, capable of independently leading negotiations, advising stakeholders on legal risk, and managing a broad range of commercial agreements. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal, procurement, sales, and business teams while contributing to process improvement and contract standardization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a variety of commercial agreements, including:
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Procurement and vendor agreements
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Licensing agreements
• Other commercial contracts and related documentation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal and commercial risks and develop practical business solutions.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and compliance with company policies.
• Manage a high volume of agreements while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and quality.
• Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to streamline contracting processes and support business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, contract standardization, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Active U.S. Bar license and good standing.
• 5 to 7 years of commercial contracting experience.
• Proven experience independently negotiating master sales agreements and procurement agreements.
• Strong background supporting technology, fintech, SaaS, or financial services organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience.
• Experience working in high-volume commercial contracting environments.
• Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing agreements.
• Experience leading or mentoring contract negotiation teams.

Elevate Legal Talent provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to Elevate Legal Talent success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate Legal Talent is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds.