Senior Commercial Counsel for Strategic Agreements

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Commercial Counsel to lead significant, complex transactions and serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders.

You will structure and negotiate strategic commercial arrangements, provide clear advice on material legal and business risks, and improve the frameworks used to support Customer, supplier, and partner relationships. This is a hands-on senior contributor role with cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• J.D. and bar admission or eligibility to practice in-house
• 8+ years of substantial commercial transactions experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex, high-stakes negotiations
• Strong drafting skills and risk allocation
• Ability to drive matters to completion with limited oversight
• Credibility and influencing skills in cross-functional environments

Responsibilities

• Lead structuring, drafting, and negotiation of sophisticated commercial agreements (customer, supplier, OEM, licensing, services, marketing).
• Partner with senior Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance customers to translate legal issues into commercial choices.
• Own legal strategy for high-value negotiations including liability, indemnities, IP, confidentiality, data protection, exit rights.
• Advise on commercial aspects of strategic partnerships and cross-border issues.
• Improve contracting templates, playbooks, and approval standards; scale contracting practices.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contract professionals; manage outside counsel when needed.
• Contribute to broader Legal team priorities and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation leadership

Contracting expertise

Communication skills

Prioritization

Discretion

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

State bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a Sr. Commercial Counsel to lead significant, complex transactions and serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders.

You will structure and negotiate strategic commercial arrangements, provide clear advice on material legal and business risks, and improve the frameworks used to support Customer, supplier, and partner relationships. This is a hands-on senior contributor role with cross-functional influence.