Senior Corporate Counsel — Hybrid, M&A & Contract Strategy

Affiliated Distributors (AD); Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Distributors (AD) seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across commercial and corporate matters from AD's Wayne, PA office. The role partners with leaders to draft and negotiate agreements, support M&A, advise on governance and compliance, and identify legal risks.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams, develop governance materials, and help implement policies while maintaining strong collaborative relationships across the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions is preferred.
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including customer, supplier, technology and services contracts.
• Partner with business leaders to structure transactions and manage legal risk.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks and processes.
• Advise internal clients on contract interpretation and obligations.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, from confidentiality to integration.
• Coordinate due diligence, transaction documents and outside counsel.
• Support governance activities, Board materials and corporate records.
• Assist with compliance, IP, privacy and employment matters.
• Develop policies and training to enhance regulatory compliance.
• Manage litigation and outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Excellent drafting, negotiation and

Analytical skills

Strong project management

Organizational abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Business judgment and problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative cross-organizational

Attention to detail and discretion

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Dō

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Docusign

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Affiliated Distributors (AD) seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice across commercial and corporate matters from AD's Wayne, PA office. The role partners with leaders to draft and negotiate agreements, support M&A, advise on governance and compliance, and identify legal risks.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams, develop governance materials, and help implement policies while maintaining strong collaborative relationships across the