Procurement Counsel

Circana; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented commercial generalist to join its legal team. This unique role involves reviewing and negotiating various agreements, providing strategic advice on business risks, and supporting procurement initiatives. The firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where employees can thrive. If you are a proactive self-starter with strong negotiation skills and a passion for continuous learning, this is the opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in a flexible and accommodating environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Bonus Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant commercial generalist experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand vendor businesses.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and interpret vendor agreements.
• Provide strategic advice on operational and financial risks.
• Support procurement team’s strategic projects.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Business Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Client Management

Self-starter

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Job description

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

This is a unique position for a talented, versatile, and pragmatic commercial generalist with good organizational ability, keen negotiating skill and strong business and financial acumen. As a member of Circana’s legal team, you will have primary responsibility for supporting Circana’s procurement team.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and interpret a variety of vendor and partner agreements, including software and technology agreements, privacy-related agreements and addenda, as well as other agreements arising out of Circana’s domestic and international operations.
• Provide ongoing and proactive strategic advice regarding operational and financial business risks, and counsel on contract interpretation and potential dispute issues.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of company policies and best practices.
• Research international legal and regulatory matters and provide direction to procurement team and other stakeholders.
• Proactively and cost-effectively monitor and manage potential disputes, and keep stakeholders advised regarding the status of those disputes.
• Support the procurement team’s strategic projects and vendor performance management.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with proven academic success, and a license to practice in the State in which employed.
• Minimum of five years relevant commercial generalist experience, including hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating and interpreting a variety of sophisticated agreements. Preference for experience in software and technology agreements.
• Strong business and financial acumen and the ability to understand our business, and vendors’ and partners’ businesses, proactively.
• Ability to identify the aspects of an agreement or transaction that matter the most, and be proactive in addressing potential issues. Proven ability to partner effectively with a procurement function, and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent client management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and trust with senior management and other professionals at all levels of the organization by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity and personal style.
• Outstanding judgment, flexibility and strong analytic ability, with an ability to determine, prioritize and resolve issues proactively. Creativity and resourcefulness, with a drive to achieve positive results.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple workstreams independently.
• Eagerness to learn about the industry and comfortable guiding through gray areas.

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote US – Preferably East Coast.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through methods such as the careers website link and/or intranet site for internal candidates.

The anticipated application deadline for this position is Friday, March 21, 2025.

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.