Senior Counsel — Strategic Commercial & Compliance Leader

Tate; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Dental & vision benefits

401k

Legal insurance

Disability insurance

Theft insurance

Job summary

Tate Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel in Columbia, MD to serve as a key legal advisor to the business.

You will partner with leadership to manage legal risk, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance across commercial, corporate, and operational matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating customer contracts, developing templates and playbooks, and coordinating with outside counsel on specialized matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5–10+ years of legal experience, including in‑house and/or law firm.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. contract law, corporate law, and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate commercial agreements such as customer contracts and master service agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Provide guidance on risk allocation, indemnity, liability, warranties, insurance, and dispute resolution provisions.
• Support strategic initiatives, business expansions, and corporate transactions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Advise on legal and regulatory requirements affecting the business.
• Support compliance initiatives and promote adherence to policies and ethics.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization

Contract law

Corporate law

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

Tate Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel in Columbia, MD to serve as a key legal advisor to the business.

You will partner with leadership to manage legal risk, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance across commercial, corporate, and operational matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating customer contracts, developing templates and playbooks, and coordinating with outside counsel on specialized matters.