Overview In this remote Commercial Counsel role you will act as a strategic legal partner to internal stakeholders, enabling business growth while managing risk in a global, fast-paced setting. You provide practical guidance on commercial transactions and cross-functional initiatives, shaping scalable processes and contract standards. You work with multiple teams to support international operations and ensure compliant, business-friendly outcomes. This role combines legal expertise with a business-oriented mindset to drive value.
Responsibilities- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (supply, manufacturing, customer and vendor contracts, NDAs, technology/IP agreements, strategic partnerships)
- Provide proactive legal counsel on transactions, risk mitigation, and regulatory considerations
- Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, HR, and Product to support strategic initiatives
- Support global operations and cross-border transactions
- Develop scalable legal processes, templates, contract playbooks, and best practices
- Assist with legal review of operational and compliance initiatives across regions
- Coordinate outside counsel for specialized matters
- Monitor changes in laws and industry developments affecting the business
Key requirements- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing
- 6+ years of legal experience (preferably law firm and in-house)
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Practical, solutions-oriented legal advice in a dynamic business environment
- Experience in technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial sectors preferred
- Familiarity with IP, software licensing, privacy, and data protection desirable
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset
- Influencing and relationship-building skills
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion
- Intellectual property (IP)
- Software licensing
- Privacy and data protection
