Remote Legal Counsel — Commercial & Compliance

Diversified; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Remote work flexibility

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Diversified is seeking a Legal Counsel to partner with sales, operations, procurement and leadership in a remote U.S. role.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements to support daily business while ensuring legal compliance. Based in the U.S., with preference for Eastern or Central time zones, you will advise on commercial, operational, governance matters, manage outside counsel, oversee corporate records, and contribute to risk mitigation and policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in corporate or law firm handling commercial transactions.
• Strong understanding of IP, data protection and privacy laws.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including customer and vendor contracts.
• Advise business leaders on commercial, operational, compliance and governance matters.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions to enable business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate business transactions.
• Support outside counsel, litigation, and corporate records management.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulatory requirements and advise accordingly.
• Develop and update corporate policies and contract templates.
• Provide legal training on key topics to leaders and associates.

Skills

Business Partnership

Legal Judgment

Negotiation & Communication

Risk Management

Integrity & Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Diversified is seeking a Legal Counsel to partner with sales, operations, procurement and leadership in a remote U.S. role.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements to support daily business while ensuring legal compliance. Based in the U.S., with preference for Eastern or Central time zones, you will advise on commercial, operational, governance matters, manage outside counsel, oversee corporate records, and contribute to risk mitigation and policy