Legal Counsel

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal support to the North American business under the direction of the Vice President & General Counsel.

Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements; supporting sales, procurement, supply chain, and operations; and managing contract templates and risk mitigation across cross-border transactions in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practise law in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province.
5–8 years of corporate and commercial legal experience.
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Experience supporting sales, procurement, manufacturing or industrial teams.
Knowledge of U.S. commercial law; familiarity with Canadian law is an asset.
In-house legal department experience preferred; cross-border NA operations desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support to the North American business under the direction of the VP & General Counsel.
Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial agreements, including customer, service, purchase, supply, distribution, confidentiality, software and technology, vendor and subcontractor agreements.
Provide legal support to sales, service, procurement, supply chain and operational teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
Support RFP, RFQ and tender submissions by reviewing legal and contractual requirements and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with business stakeholders to structure commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives.
Supervise development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries and standard negotiation positions.
Identify legal, regulatory and contractual risks and provide practical recommendations to minimize exposure.
Review customer and supplier terms and conditions and advise on deviations from approved standards.
Assist with dispute resolution, claims management and contract interpretation matters.
Provide support for employment, corporate, compliance and other legal matters as assigned.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, summaries and recommendations.
Assist in managing external legal counsel where specialized expertise is required.
Support legal compliance initiatives, policy development and internal governance requirements.
Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, confidentiality protections and trade secrets.
Deliver legal and contract management training to business stakeholders.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable U.S. and Canadian commercial laws impacting operations.

Skills

Commercial Contracting

Drafting & Negotiation

Legal Writing

Contract Lifecycle Management

Cross-Border Transactions

Regulatory Knowledge

Business Acumen

Microsoft Office

Team Collaboration

Travel Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

CLM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provide legal support to the North American business under the direction of the Vice President & General Counsel
Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial agreements, including customer, service, purchase, supply, distribution, confidentiality, software and technology, vendor and subcontractor agreements
Provide legal support to sales, service, procurement, supply chain and operational teams throughout the contract lifecycle
Support RFP, RFQ and tender submissions by reviewing legal and contractual requirements and recommending risk mitigation strategies
Partner with business stakeholders to structure commercial transactions while balancing legal risk and business objectives
Supervise development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries and standard negotiation positions
Identify legal, regulatory and contractual risks and provide practical recommendations to minimize exposure
Review customer and supplier terms and conditions and advise on deviations from approved standards
Assist with dispute resolution, claims management and contract interpretation matters
Provide support for employment, corporate, compliance and other legal matters as assigned
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, summaries and recommendations
Assist in managing external legal counsel where specialized expertise is required
Support legal compliance initiatives, policy development and internal governance requirements
Assist with intellectual property matters, including trademarks, confidentiality protections and trade secrets
Deliver legal and contract management training to business stakeholders
Maintain current knowledge of applicable U.S. and Canadian commercial laws impacting operations

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Licensed to practise law in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province
Minimum 5-8 years of corporate and commercial legal experience, with significant focus on commercial contracting
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Experience supporting sales, procurement, manufacturing or industrial organizations
Knowledge of U.S. commercial law; familiarity with Canadian commercial law is considered an asset
Experience working in an in-house legal department is preferred
Experience supporting cross-border commercial operations in North America is desirable
Strong contract drafting, negotiation and legal writing skills
Excellent understanding of commercial contracting principles and risk allocation concepts
Ability to interpret legal requirements and communicate practical business solutions
Strong legal research and analytical capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems is an asset
French language capability is an asset
Strong business acumen and commercial judgment
Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across business functions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Must be legally authorised to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements while providing legal support across various business functions. Possesses strong legal research, analytical capabilities, and a solid understanding of U.S. and Canadian commercial laws.

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