Commercial Legal Counsel — Contracts & Strategy (NA)

Tarkett; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth & flexible work

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a Legal Counsel to partner with North American operations on commercial transactions, drafting, negotiating, and structuring contracts across procurement, sales, leases, licenses, and services. You will advise on matters related to product manufacturing, marketing, and distribution and support policy development to manage risk while aligning legal strategies with business goals.

The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of M&A.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of licensed legal practice; law firm experience preferred.
• Active admission to a state bar.
• Corporate generalist experience in commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of the UCC and general commercial law; policy development experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including procurement, master purchasing, leases, SaaS agreements, warranties, and NDAs.
• Advise North American operations on legal and policy matters related to product manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution.
• Support functional teams on product claims and HR matters.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve legal issues efficiently.
• Report to the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of M&A.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial transactions

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in the U.S.

Job description

Tarkett is seeking a Legal Counsel to partner with North American operations on commercial transactions, drafting, negotiating, and structuring contracts across procurement, sales, leases, licenses, and services. You will advise on matters related to product manufacturing, marketing, and distribution and support policy development to manage risk while aligning legal strategies with business goals.

The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer & SVP of M&A.