Senior Counsel – TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network) is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its in-house Legal team on a full-time, remote basis within the United States. The role reports to the General Counsel and advises executive leadership on commercial transactions, technology initiatives, data privacy, and strategic partnerships in the transportation equipment sector.

The candidate should have a J.D., an active U.S. license, 8+ years of commercial legal experience (preferably with both law firm and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of commercial legal experience; combined law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracting, technology transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and procurement/vendor relationships.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Commercial Transactions: Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including customer sales agreements, SaaS/software licensing, subscription agreements, MSAs, SOWs, vendor/procurement contracts, strategic partnership agreements, reseller/referral/distribution/channel agreements, NDAs, and professional services agreements.
• Serve as Strategic Business Partner: Advise leadership on legal issues involving AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data governance; Partner with Sales and Revenue teams on deal strategy, contract negotiations, and risk assessment; Support Procurement on vendor contracting and third-party risk management; Collaborate with IT and business teams on product development, licensing, privacy, AI, and commercialization matters; Counsel Marketing on advertising, promotions, sponsorships, and IP usage; Support Customer Success and Operations on contractual commitments and customer-related matters.
• Drive Risk Management & Legal Excellence: Identify legal and business risks and deliver practical, business-focused solutions; Advise on intellectual property, branding, and technology transactions; Support privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives; Assist with due diligence and strategic corporate transactions; Manage outside counsel relationships as needed; Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes; Train business partners on contracting and legal best practices.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Technology transactions

Intellectual property

Data privacy

Procurement/vendor relationships

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal risk management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

jobs Verified: 10 Sept 2026 Remote, United States (listed under Chicago, IL)

Senior Counsel – TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)

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Organising Institution / Firm

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Remote, United States (listed under Chicago, IL)

Not Specified

J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 8+ years of commercial legal experience, preferably with both law firm and in-house experience; strong expertise in commercial contracting, technology transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and procurement/vendor relationships

In-House Counsel Job

Senior Counsel – TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)

Contextual Overview

Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its in-house Legal team on a full-time, remote basis within the United States. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this Director-level role serves as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership across commercial transactions, technology initiatives, data privacy, and strategic partnerships within the transportation equipment industry.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum 8+ years of commercial legal experience; combined law firm and in-house experience preferred
• Strong expertise in commercial contracting, technology transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and procurement/vendor relationships
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Lead Commercial Transactions

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including customer sales agreements, SaaS/software licensing, subscription agreements, MSAs, SOWs, vendor/procurement contracts, strategic partnership agreements, reseller/referral/distribution/channel agreements, NDAs, and professional services agreements

Serve as Strategic Business Partner

• Advise leadership on legal issues involving AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data governance
• Partner with Sales and Revenue teams on deal strategy, contract negotiations, and risk assessment
• Support Procurement on vendor contracting and third-party risk management
• Collaborate with IT and business teams on product development, licensing, privacy, AI, and commercialization matters
• Counsel Marketing on advertising, promotions, sponsorships, and IP usage
• Support Customer Success and Operations on contractual commitments and customer-related matters

Drive Risk Management & Legal Excellence

• Identify legal and business risks and deliver practical, business-focused solutions
• Advise on intellectual property, branding, and technology transactions
• Support privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives
• Assist with due diligence and strategic corporate transactions
• Manage outside counsel relationships as neededDevelop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes
• Train business partners on contracting and legal best practices

Compensation & Mode

Salary/Stipend: Not specified | Employment Type: Full-time | Mode: Remote (within United States)