Senior Counsel, Transactions

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TruStage seeks an experienced attorney to provide strategic legal guidance across the business. The role focuses on corporate law, transactional matters, and contract negotiation while coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel.

The ideal candidate has seven years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and a demonstrated ability to translate legal risk into business decisions. Wisconsin licensure is required, with a commitment to upholding TruStage values and compliance.

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission in Wisconsin or applicable jurisdiction.
• Five to eight years of legal experience in corporate law and transactional matters.
• Expertise in corporate law and experience communicating contracting.
• Familiarity with TruStage operations and corporate affairs.
• Strong negotiation, analysis, reasoning, creativity, and judgment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on legal matters across the organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and related documents.
• Lead transactional activities with strategic partners and vendors.
• Supervise outside counsel and manage complex legal projects.
• Ensure corporate legal compliance with SMEs and cross-functional teams.
• Provide business-focused legal options to facilitate corporate objectives.
• Develop legal knowledge and align with TruStage operations.
• Support continuous improvement and uphold TruStage values.
• Inform and advise the business on legal issues; build client relationships.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Risk Assessment

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Continuing Legal Education

Tools

Document Management Systems

Legal Software

Job description

• Advise all levels of management on legal matters
• Build partnerships with business customers and clients
• Take primary responsibility for transactional activities with strategic partners and vendors
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and related transaction documents
• Provide business-focused legal options and opinions to facilitate corporate objectives
• Research, investigate, analyze, and determine legal aspects of projects
• Direct, manage, and supervise outside counsel
• Develop legal expertise and knowledge of TruStage
• Participate in cross-functional teams, committees, task forces, and special projects
• Ensure corporate legal compliance in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Inform and advise the business regarding legal issues
• Collaborate across the Legal Transactions team and other Legal stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and demonstrate TruStage corporate values
• Cultivate client relationships and communicate legal advice clearly
• Understand client financials, business dynamics, goals, and risks
• Monitor legal and business developments and recommend improvements
• Perform some pro bono or community service activities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• Continuing legal education within areas of specialty and responsibility
• Authorized to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or applicable jurisdiction
• Generally, five to eight years of legal experience
• Expert status in corporate law and transactional legal matters, including communicating contracting
• Knowledge and experience in TruStage operations and corporate affairs
• Strong negotiation, analysis, reasoning, creativity, and judgment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Ability to interact with others in a manner that inspires trust and invites consultation
• Ability to think and act quickly and perform under significant pressure and deadlines
• Sound organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with others
• Ability to use technology to receive requests for advice, document recommendations, and store records
• Command of the law and legal framework applicable to assigned subject areas
• Understanding of legal processes, legal concepts, legal risks, risk mitigation strategies, and in-house counsel obligations
• Understanding of company business strategies
• Adherence to professional rules of conduct
• Resume required to apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in corporate law and transactional legal matters, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Capable of providing business-focused legal advice while ensuring compliance and fostering client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Corporate Law Expertise
• Negotiation Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Legal Compliance

Hard Skills

• Transactional Legal Matters
• Contract Drafting
• Legal Research
• Legal Analysis
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Legal Framework Command
• Corporate Affairs Knowledge
• Legal Processes Understanding
• Continuing Legal Education
• Pro Bono Activities

Soft Skills

• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Authorized to Practice Law in Wisconsin

Industry Keywords

• Legal Compliance
• Corporate Objectives
• Client Relationships
• Business Dynamics
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Document Management Technology
• Legal Technology