Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Korn Ferry; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 142.000 - 174.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

10% bonus

Equity eligible

Employer-paid health/dental/vision/lif

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K

Descripción de la vacante

Korn Ferry Group is seeking a Counsel, Commercial Contracts based in Denver, Colorado. The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and focuses on supporting commercial contracting across a fast-moving organization with strong business acumen and practical risk management.

The role requires a JD, active U.S. license, 3–6 years of experience in commercial contracting, and excellence in negotiation, drafting and communication. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are included.

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–6 years of commercial contracting and negotiation experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement, services, technology, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements.
• Strong contract analysis, issue spotting, judgment and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-moving environment.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with business teams as a trusted advisor on commercial contracting.
• Draft and negotiate procurement, services, technology and confidentiality agreements.
• Help shape contracting infrastructure and process improvements.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracting

Written communication

Risk assessment

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Herramientas

Contract lifecycle management systems

Descripción del empleo

Korn Ferry has partnered with a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company on a confidential search for a Counsel, Commercial Contracts, based in Denver, Colorado.

The Company

The company sits at the intersection of renewable fuels, carbon, and agriculture. They value inquisitive questions, innovation and achieving the impossible.

The Role

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing legal function at the intersection of renewable fuels, carbon, and agriculture, where the right attorney can have meaningful visibility, help shape practical contracting infrastructure, and serve as a trusted business partner across a fast-moving organization.

Success in this role will require strong business acumen, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance legal risk with practical business needs in a fast-moving environment.

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with ability to satisfy Colorado in-house counsel requirements if applicable.
• Approximately 3 to 6 years of legal experience with substantial commercial contracting and negotiation responsibilities.
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement, services, technology, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements.
• Strong contract analysis, issue-spotting, judgment, and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred

• Prior in-house experience supporting procurement, operations, manufacturing, renewable energy, industrial, agricultural, or technology businesses.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and contracting process improvement.
• Familiarity with public company, corporate governance, compliance, or regulated industry matters.

Compensation

Base compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience with an expected range of $142,000 - 174,000 annually based on experience level. Offers a hybrid work environment, 10% bonus, equity eligible and a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid premiums for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for employee and family, paid time off, annual bonus(es), 401K.

• Hybrid work environment
• 10% bonus
• Equity eligible
• 100% employer paid premiums for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for employee and family
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus(es)
• 401K