Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Voluntary benefits options

401(k) match

Car rental discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking an outstanding commercial transactions attorney to join our Legal Department in Parsippany, NJ. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements across technology, procurement, services, and partnerships, with a strong emphasis on governance, risk allocation, and scalable processes.

Your leadership, analytical and negotiation skills will support senior business leaders and shape the company’s contracting strategy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with an outstanding academic record.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of three years of experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial transactions.
• Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements including technology, SaaS, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand objectives and provide practical risk-based legal advice.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
• Improve consistency, quality, and efficiency of contracting processes across the organization.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

J.D. from accredited U.S. law school

Active U.S. Bar membership

Tools

Contract lifecycle management (CLM)

Technology-enabled contracting tools

Job description

Driven to be the Best People. Performance. Purpose.

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward. We are seeking an outstanding commercial transactions attorney to join our Legal Department. This attorney will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders and work closely with colleagues across the Legal Department to further develop a best-in-class commercial contracting function. The successful candidate will possess exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, strong business judgment, and a modern approach to commercial contracting. This attorney will be expected not only to negotiate and draft complex agreements, but also to help improve how contracts are structured, governed, and managed across the organization. The ideal candidate understands that sophisticated contracting requires thoughtful legal analysis, disciplined governance, thorough due diligence, and practical risk allocation. This role offers significant visibility, regular interaction with senior business leaders, and the opportunity to influence how the Company approaches commercial transactions.

What You’ll Do:

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including: Technology and SaaS agreements Procurement and vendor agreements Professional services agreements Marketing and advertising agreements Strategic partnership agreements Consulting agreements Non-disclosure agreements Other complex commercial transactions Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand commercial objectives and provide practical, risk-based legal advice that supports business goals. Draft sophisticated contractual provisions that appropriately allocate legal and commercial risk while reflecting current market standards and best practices. Conduct appropriate legal due diligence and ensure contracts are negotiated and documented in accordance with Company governance standards, approval processes, and internal policies. Collaborate with colleagues to develop, refine, and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and contracting guidelines. Help improve the consistency, quality, and efficiency of the Company’s commercial contracting processes. Advise internal clients on contractual interpretation, rights, obligations, and risk management. Identify recurring contractual issues and recommend process improvements that reduce legal risk while enabling efficient business operations. Partner with business teams to improve contracting workflows and leverage technology to support an efficient and scalable contracting process. Provide guidance and mentorship to legal professionals, as appropriate.

Perks You’ll Get:

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance


• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions


• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills


• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars


• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We’re Looking For:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with an outstanding academic record.


• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.


• Minimum of three years of experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.


• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial transactions.


• Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.


• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.


• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.


• Strongly Preferred Graduate of a nationally recognized top-20 U.S. law school.


• Experience practicing at a leading national law firm (Am Law 100 or comparable).


• Experience representing sophisticated corporate clients in complex commercial transactions.


• In-house experience supporting a large, complex organization.


• Experience improving commercial contracting processes, governance frameworks, templates, and negotiation playbooks.


• Experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and technology-enabled contracting tools.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $140,000 – $180,000 annually.

Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. Parsippany New Jersey United States of America A vehicle rental provider of choice for travelers around the world, Avis Budget Group is powered by our people, our partners, and technology. We operate some of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget, and Zipcar, along with local brands such as Payless, France Cars, Apex, and Maggiore.