Corporate Lawyer

Legal.io; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive and manufacturing company is seeking a senior Commercial & M&A Counsel. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience, a JD degree, and must be capable of managing complex commercial transactions and M&A activities independently. Responsibilities include leading contract negotiations, providing legal advice, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This remote role offers flexibility and requires strong negotiation skills, especially supporting global transactions while aligning with business demands. Candidates based in Southeast Michigan are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7–15 years of experience as a commercial and M&A attorney.
• Significant experience at a large law firm required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate complex commercial and M&A agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents for M&A deals.
• Manage legal aspects of ongoing investments and strategic transactions.
• Provide practical legal advice on contract interpretation and risk allocation.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Identify legal and operational risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Handle multiple high-priority matters simultaneously.

Skills

Commercial Contracting

M&A Transactions

Investment Support

Strategic Advisory

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Risk Mitigation

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: Remote (U.S.) (Southeast Michigan preferred, not required)

Overview

A leading global automotive and manufacturing company is seeking a senior, hands-on Commercial & M&A Counsel for an immediate contract engagement.

This role is designed for an experienced attorney who can operate independently as a lead drafter and negotiator, supporting complex commercial transactions and mergers & acquisitions activity. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and partnering directly with business stakeholders across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting: Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, managing the full contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution
• M&A Transactions: Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including: (1) Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs); (2) Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs); (3) Transition Services Agreements (TSAs); (4) Ancillary transaction documents
• Investment Support: Manage legal aspects of ongoing investments and strategic transactions with minimal oversight
• Strategic Advisory: Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract interpretation, deal structuring, and risk allocation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders on diligence, negotiations, and integration planning
• Risk Mitigation: Identify legal and operational risks and propose effective mitigation strategies
• Project Management: Handle multiple high-priority, time-sensitive matters simultaneously

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7–15 years of experience as a commercial and M&A attorney
• Significant experience at a large law firm required
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate complex commercial and M&A agreements as lead counsel
• Strong experience operating in fast-paced, high-volume corporate environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise non-legal stakeholders

Key Attributes

• Proven ability to work autonomously without reliance on outside counsel
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to manage intensive, multi-day deal cycles
• Ability to support global transactions and collaborate across time zones
• Willingness to work flexible hours aligned with deal demands and international stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a consistent EST working schedule
• Willingness to travel occasionally for critical meetings or deal closings
• Preference for candidates based in or near Southeast Michigan, though fully remote candidates will be considered
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial sectors is a plus