Senior Corporate Counsel

Partnership Employment; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruiting firm in Oxford, MA is seeking a Senior Counsel to oversee the legal team and manage various commercial and corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of corporate experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in contract negotiation. This role involves significant interaction with executives and a focus on strategic legal guidance. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of corporate/commercial legal experience from a top law firm and/or in-house role.
• Proven experience leading teams and providing executive-level counsel.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for all contracts across the company.
• Lead the review, redlining, drafting, and negotiation of high-volume agreements.
• Supervise a team of three, providing mentorship and professional development.

Skills

Leading teams

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Legal strategy

Risk management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Partnership Employment provided pay range

This range is provided by Partnership Employment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

We are actively recruiting for a Senior Counsel to join our client's legal team in Oxford, MA. This will be a high visibility role, reporting directly to the GC, and will oversee a small team while managing a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for all contracts across the company, including vendor, IT, affinity, M&A, and other commercial agreements.
• Lead the review, redlining, drafting, and negotiation of high-volume agreements, ensuring compliance and managing risk.
• Supervise a team of three (senior attorney, paralegal, and administrator), providing mentorship, oversight, and professional development.
• Collaborate closely with peers in investigations, litigation, and compliance to ensure cohesive legal strategy.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate governance, transactions, and regulatory issues.
• Partner with executives and business leaders on strategic initiatives, including new vendor relationships, renewals, and growth opportunities.
• Maintain a strong focus on insurance-related matters, ensuring all parties meet requirements and coverage is appropriately managed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and bar admission in good standing.
• 8–10 years of corporate/commercial legal experience from a top law firm and/or in-house role.
• Proven experience leading teams and providing executive-level counsel.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts; strong background in vendor and transactional matters.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Staffing and Recruiting