Onsite Corporate Counsel — Commercial Contracts

Private Company, LLP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

PrideGlobal is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its team in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements, including vendor and service contracts, while advising internal teams on risks and business impact.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, an active U.S. license, and at least four years of relevant experience, with a proven ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of legal experience in law firm or in-house legal department.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly vendor, supplier, and service agreements.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and risk management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business guidance.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset and ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a high volume of vendor, supplier, service, and other commercial agreements.
• Provide practical, risk-based guidance on contractual terms, obligations, liabilities, and exposure.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Operations, and other internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and guidelines to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure agreements align with company policies, objectives, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks while balancing legal protections with commercial priorities.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional teams on commercial and general business matters.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assist with corporate governance, internal policies, and controls.
• Provide proactive legal recommendations and contribute to broader risk management initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and business partners on initiatives requiring legal review and guidance.
• Coordinate with and assist in managing external counsel as needed.
• Support dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters involving contractual issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, contract management processes, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts

Legal risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

PrideGlobal is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its team in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements, including vendor and service contracts, while advising internal teams on risks and business impact.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, an active U.S. license, and at least four years of relevant experience, with a proven ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.