Manufacturing Commercial Contracts Attorney

Axiom; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Commercial Contracts Attorney to support clients with a broad range of commercial legal needs. You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements that support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. We value manufacturing experience and comfort with onsite or hybrid environments across major U.S.

markets. The role emphasizes collaboration with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to balance legal risk with business

Qualifications

• JD degree and active bar license required.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• In-house experience preferred; Big Law or Am Law experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing industry and contract experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor and supplier agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contract terms, risks, and solutions.
• Support procurement, sales, operations, supply chain, and other teams with contracting needs.
• Manage contract workflows and improve contracting processes.
• Coordinate with internal legal and external counsel on complex matters.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active bar license

Job description

We are seeking a junior-to-mid-level Commercial Contracts Attorney to support clients with a broad range of commercial legal needs. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements that support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.We are particularly interested in attorneys with manufacturing industry and contract experience, as well as attorneys who can work in onsite or hybrid environments in major U.S. markets.

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a junior-to-mid-level Commercial Contracts Attorney to support clients with a broad range of commercial legal needs. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements that support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.We are particularly interested in attorneys with manufacturing industry and contract experience, as well as attorneys who can work in onsite or hybrid environments in major U.S. markets.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor agreements, supplier agreements, purchase agreements, amendments, and service agreements
• Advising business stakeholders on contract terms, risks, and practical solutions
• Supporting procurement, sales, operations, supply chain, and other internal teams with commercial contracting needs
• Managing contract workflows and helping improve contracting processes
• Partnering with internal legal teams and business stakeholders to support commercial priorities
• Coordinating with outside counsel as needed on complex contractual matters

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong hands‑on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Comfortable managing a high volume of agreements and balancing legal risk with business needs
• In‑house experience strongly preferred; Big Law or Am Law experience is a plus
• Manufacturing experience, including experience supporting suppliers, procurement, operations, or supply chain teams, is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, judgment, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar license

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, procurement, or operations‑focused businesses
• Experience with vendor, supplier, purchasing, and services agreements
• Ability to work in onsite or hybrid client environments
• Located in or open to working onsite/hybrid in the Bay Area, New York City, Chicago, Jersey City, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Denver, or Washington, DC

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world‑class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top‑tier talent with cutting‑edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward‑thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi‑faced, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.