Remote Senior Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory Strategy

GridBridge, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ERMCO is seeking a Senior Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory to provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of commercial matters. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting complex agreements while advising on regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will partner with senior leaders, balance legal risk with business objectives, and independently manage sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment. This position offers remote work within specified U.S. states.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant legal experience handling sophisticated commercial transactions.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Independent management of transactions and practical legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Experience advising on regulatory, compliance, or industry-specific legal matters.
• Strong understanding of contract law and risk allocation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including master service agreements, procurement contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, vendor and supplier agreements, licensing agreements, real estate agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, distribution and sales agreements, partnership and strategic alliance agreements, NDAs, and other complex commercial arrangements.
• Lead negotiations on high-value and strategically important transactions, working closely with business, supply chain, finance, marketing, procurement, engineering, sales, technology, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks while providing practical, solutions-oriented advice that supports business objectives.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidelines, and other legal resources to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Advise business teams throughout the contract lifecycle, from initial structuring and negotiation through execution and ongoing performance.
• Support strategic transactions and other corporate initiatives as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

ERMCO is seeking a Senior Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory to provide strategic legal guidance across a broad range of commercial matters. The role focuses on negotiating and drafting complex agreements while advising on regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will partner with senior leaders, balance legal risk with business objectives, and independently manage sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment. This position offers remote work within specified U.S. states.