Associate General Counsel - Commercial Contracts

About the role

This wholesale materials organization is seeking an attorney to join its in‑house Legal Department and serve as a key legal advisor on commercial contracting matters, leading contract drafting, negotiation, process‑improvement initiatives, and risk‑management efforts. The position is in‑office in Beloit, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply‑chain, sales, service, confidentiality, and other business contracts.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, standard agreements, and warranty forms.
• Partner closely with sales, procurement, and other business stakeholders to negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, and service providers, ensuring agreements support business objectives while appropriately managing legal and commercial risk.
• Oversee and enhance contract review and approval processes within the Legal Department; drive workflow improvements, optimize contract turnaround times, and support implementation of contract lifecycle management tools, systems, and best practices.
• Provide practical legal advice and risk‑management guidance to the company and its subsidiaries on a variety of commercial and corporate matters.
• Manage and mentor junior attorneys and contract administrators involved in commercial contracting activities.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, particularly Ironclad.
• Knowledge of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and related commercial law principles.