Lead Commercial Counsel — US & Canada

Larson Maddox; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as the lead legal advisor for commercial and operational matters across the U.S. and Canada.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements while partnering with business leaders to support growth and manage risk. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership (Colorado preferred), and 2–5 years of experience in-house or at a law firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership; Colorado admission preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• 2–5 years of legal experience, in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, negotiations, transactional work, and business counseling.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal advisor for commercial and operational matters across U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Partner with business leaders to balance commercial objectives and risk.
• Support strategic transactions, business development initiatives, and complex projects with internal/external counsel.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters impacting day-to-day operations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Conduct legal research and provide business-focused recommendations on contracting, regulatory, and operational issues.
• Enhance contracting processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Assist with corporate governance, subsidiary management, and broader compliance initiatives.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Negotiations

Transactional work

Business counseling

Legal advice to non-lawyers

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Larson Maddox is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as the lead legal advisor for commercial and operational matters across the U.S. and Canada.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements while partnering with business leaders to support growth and manage risk. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership (Colorado preferred), and 2–5 years of experience in-house or at a law firm.