Corporate Counsel

JurisTalent; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

JurisTalent in St. Louis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its in-house team on a hybrid schedule. You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and partner with business leaders to align legal risk with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted to a U.S. state bar, and 2–5 years of corporate or transactional experience, preferably in-house. You will help modernize operations with AI-enabled tools and contribute to contract processes and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 2–5 years in corporate or transactional law, in-house or private practice.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial transactions and operations.
• Evaluate legal risks and balance them against business objectives.
• Lead adoption of AI-enabled legal technologies and contract review tools.
• Develop contract processes, templates, and self-service resources.
• Improve workflows and increase efficiency across the legal function.
• Support metrics, KPIs, and reporting for legal operations.
• Manage outside counsel as needed.
• Deliver training to business teams on contracting practices.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise stakeholders.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial transactions

In-house experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

AI-enabled contract review tools

Job description

Corporate Counsel | Hybrid - St. Louis, MO

An established, growth-oriented company is seeking a Corporate Counsel attorney to join its experienced in-house legal team!

This is an exciting opportunity for a corporate or transactional attorney looking to take the next step in their career by working closely with business leaders, advising on complex commercial transactions, and helping modernize legal operations through technology and AI-enabled solutions.

The Corporate Counsel will provide practical, business-focused legal guidance across a broad range of commercial matters, with a primary emphasis on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer and vendor agreements. The ideal candidate is proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable balancing legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply and distribution agreements, nondisclosure agreements, vendor contracts, contract manufacturing agreements, and technology-related agreements.
• Partner with business teams and leadership to provide strategic, practical legal guidance on commercial transactions, operational matters, and business initiatives.
• Evaluate legal risks and recommend solutions that align with business priorities and organizational objectives.
• Help lead the adoption and implementation of AI-enabled legal technologies and contract review tools.
• Develop and improve contract processes, playbooks, templates, and self-service resources to streamline legal support.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, leverage technology, and increase efficiency across the legal function.
• Support the development of legal department metrics, KPIs, and reporting to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.
• Manage outside counsel as needed and help ensure the effective handling of legal matters.
• Develop and deliver training to business teams on contracting practices, legal risk, and compliance.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on their potential impact.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in corporate or transactional law, gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally involving sophisticated counterparties or complex transactions.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify, assess, and appropriately balance legal risks against business and strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple legal matters independently while collaborating effectively with business partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound business judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience, particularly within distribution, wholesale, or manufacturing.
• Experience working directly with internal business clients and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AI-powered contract review tools, legal technology, or process improvement initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• A collaborative, established legal team and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business initiatives.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of legal operations through technology, process improvement, and AI adoption.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

For an attorney who enjoys commercial transactions, practical problem-solving, and innovation, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally.