Senior Counsel - Transactional Contracts

EcoShield Pest Solutions; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 30%

Competitive salary

Job summary

EcoShield Pest Solutions seeks a Senior Counsel (Transactional-Contracts) based in Gilbert, Arizona, to act as the primary advisor on commercial contracting, vendor management, customer agreements, and strategic partnerships. This role emphasizes strategic legal analysis, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time exempt position requiring in-person attendance at least two days per week, with a base salary range of $150,000–$225,000 and a discretionary bonus up to

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active Arizona bar in good standing.
• 5+ years transactional practice in business/corporate environments.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and communicative.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management and governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements.
• Advise on contractual risk, indemnification, IP/privacy provisions.
• Develop contract templates, playbooks, workflows, and governance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, HR and Executives.
• Support Real Estate team with leases and related documents.
• Oversee external counsel and manage timelines/budgets.
• Assist with M&A, diligence, and other corporate transactions.
• Maintain contracting policies and training materials.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk assessment

Contract governance

Education

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

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

275 E Rivulon Blvd Ste 106 Gilbert, Arizona 85927

The Senior Counsel (Transactional-Contracts) reports directly to Shield’s General Counsel and supports the Office of General Counsel by serving as Shield’s legal advisor for corporate transactional matters, including commercial contracting, vendor management, customer agreements, strategic partnerships, and general corporate transactions. This role provides strategic legal analysis and guidance on contractual rights, obligations and risks, negotiates, drafts, reviews, and manages complex commercial agreements, oversees contracting processes and contract lifecycle management programs, and partners with internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risk and ensure enterprise-wide adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Gilbert, Arizona, requiring in-person attendance at least two days per week. Base salary range: $150,000 - 225,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus up to 30% of base salary. This role is designed to grow into a Deputy GC function for the right person.

The Shield Co Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. This job description is not a contract and may be modified at any time. Duties may vary based on business needs.

Essential Functions

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, licensing arrangements, procurement agreements, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Advise internal teams on contractual risk, liability allocation, indemnification, insurance requirements, intellectual property protections, privacy obligations, and dispute resolution provisions.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, approval workflows, and contract management processes.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to support commercial transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Support the internal Real Estate team, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial leases, amendments, renewals, licenses, property management agreements, construction and improvement contracts, and other real estate-related documents.
• Conduct legal analysis and draft legal memoranda, correspondence, contract language, amendments, and transaction-related documentation.
• Supervise and provide legal oversight to Contract Administrators, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants supporting commercial contracting activities.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal teams and Executive Leadership on contract-related matters.
• Coordinate and manage external counsel, including scoping work, reviewing deliverables, and tracking timelines and budgets.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions by conducting contract due diligence and advising on contractual obligations.
• Assist with development, review, and maintenance of contracting policies, procedures, training materials, and governance standards.
• Identify and elevate material contractual and commercial risks to the General Counsel and recommend mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active bar license in Arizona in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of transactional practice (preferably in a business-law or corporate environment).
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
• A proven track record of proactively identifying contractual and business risks and driving practical, business-aligned solutions from concept through execution is preferred.
• Experience implementing contract lifecycle management systems and contract governance programs is preferred.

EcoShield is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions based on merit and business needs, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Shield Co. Management, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during both the hiring process and throughout employment, in accordance with applicable laws.