Senior Counsel, Procurement

careers-indeed; United States; On-site; USD 127,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Indeed is seeking a strategic legal partner to work with Category Managers and Category Specialists, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement contracts across their lifecycle, including consulting and staffing agreements. You will provide direct counsel on legal risks and commercial terms, resolve escalations, and translate complex requirements into actionable business solutions.

You will also support Marketing and IT agreements as needed, drive templates, and mentor junior colleagues to

Qualifications

• J.D. or international law degree required with bar admission.
• 5+ years related legal experience in procurement or commercial contracting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement/vendor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and vendor agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risks, and business implications.
• Manage escalations and resolve complex contractual issues.
• Develop and improve contract templates, policies, and processes.
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to procurement and legal operations.
• Mentor junior team members on contract matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal and procurement workflows.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Drafting agreements

Policy development

Mentoring

Education

J.D. or international law degree

Active bar admission or global license

Job description

Your job

You will act as a strategic legal partner to our Category Managers and Category Specialists, driving complex procurement contracts across their entire lifecycle. Day to day, your primary focus will center on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key agreements within the consulting and staffing verticals. You will provide direct counsel on legal risks and commercial terms, resolve escalations autonomously, and translate complex legal requirements into actionable business solutions.

In addition to staffing and consulting, you will also support Marketing and IT agreements as business needs dictate. Beyond direct negotiations, you will play a vital role in elevating the broader team by identifying process gaps, developing standardized contract templates and guidance, and mentoring junior team members to ensure consistent and efficient contract management workflows.

Who you are

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of procurement and vendor agreements
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risks, and business implications
• Manage escalations and resolve complex contractual issues
• Develop and improve contract templates, policies, and processes
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to procurement and legal operations
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on contract matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal and procurement workflows

Who we are

• Requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international law degree equivalent (e.g., LL.B.), active bar admission or global practicing license in good standing, and a minimum of 5 years of related legal experience
• Knowledge of corporate law and commercial contracting methods
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy laws is preferred
• Ability to manage complex negotiations and resolve contractual issues autonomously
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Data-based thinking with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience creating templates, policies, or process improvements within a legal function

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Salary Range Transparency

Tier 1 - United States of America 127,000 - 191,000 USD per year

Tier 2 - United States of America 142,000 - 212,000 USD per year

Tier 3 - United States of America 156,000 - 234,000 USD per year

Tier 4 - United States of America N/ATier 5 - United States of America 177,000 - 265,000 USD per year

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