Corporate Counsel

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to the Sales organization and other business units. You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements while guiding risk and compliance in a fast-paced global environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, developing templates and playbooks, monitoring regulatory developments, and partnering with external counsel when specialized expertise is needed. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited institution and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 3–6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law and risk allocation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and balance legal risk with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate master sales, terms, SOAs, NDAs, DPA, and partner agreements.
• Identify risks and propose practical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance during negotiations.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies.
• Support policy development and staff training; monitor regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with external counsel when specialized expertise is required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal risk

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

At Dematic, legal professionals play a meaningful role in helping the business achieve its strategic objectives while effectively managing risk. As Corporate Counsel, you will join our in-house legal team as a trusted advisor to the Sales organization and other business functions, helping the company achieve its commercial goals while appropriately managing legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. You will advise on a broad range of commercial transactions and support business initiatives across a multifaceted global enterprise.In this role, you will support sophisticated contract negotiations, advise on commercial and operational matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering clear, practical, and timely legal advice in a fast-paced global environment.We offer:Job DescriptionCareer DevelopmentCompetitive Compensation and BenefitsPay TransparencyGlobal OpportunitiesLearn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offerDematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $112,875 - $150,550 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.Tasks and Qualifications:What You Will Do in This RoleServe as a trusted advisor to Sales and business teams throughout the customer contracting processDraft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, customer terms and conditions, statements of work, software and service agreements, confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, and partner or reseller agreementsIdentify risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives while protecting company interestsPartner with Sales, Finance, Project Execution, Procurement, Compliance, IT, and other partners to support contract negotiations and successful project executionAdvise on key contractual provisions, including liability allocation, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property, payment terms, compliance obligations, and dispute resolutionDevelop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to improve consistency, efficiency, and governance throughout the contracting processSupport legal operations initiatives, contract lifecycle management activities, policy development, and employee training programsMonitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on potential impacts and risk mitigation strategiesCollaborate with external counsel when niche legal expertise or local jurisdiction support is requiredWhat We Are Looking ForRequired QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institutionLicensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction3 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions, preferably within an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination of bothDemonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreementsStrong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and customer contractingAbility to balance legal risk with business objectives and deliver practical, business-oriented adviceExcellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functionsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems; experience with Icertis is a plusPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting a global or multinational organizationExperience within industrial, manufacturing, automation, technology, logistics, or equipment-related industriesFamiliarity with software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, equipment sales, or professional services contractingKnowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, or other regulatory matters relevant to commercial transactionsExperience developing contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, or legal training programsSpanish and/or French language proficiency is a plus#LI-RT1