Commercial Counsel

Position Summary

The Commercial Counsel is a key member of the CAM Legal Department responsible for the review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of commercial, customer, and vendor agreements while also contributing to broader legal department initiatives, governance, and corporate compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead review, revision, and negotiation of customer and commercial agreements

• Evaluate and advise on risk allocation, including indemnities, limits on liability, insurance structures, and damages

• Draft and review lease agreements, teaming agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint venture agreements, contract amendments, and other commercial documentation

• Provide legal support and review on bids, RFQs/RFPs, and project pursuits

• Advises business teams on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and negotiation positioning

• Participates directly in negotiations with customer procurement and legal departments

• Supports the General Counsel on legal initiatives and department priorities

• Maintains and improves contract templates, standards, and legal processes

• Aids in corporate governance matters, including subsidiary maintenance and compliance documentation

• Contributes to internal legal training and policy development

• Supports cross-functional legal matters involving operations, HR, and finance

• Affords assistance in the efficient execution and administration of agreements

• Maintains contract logs and provides regular status updates to Legal Department leadership

• Collaborates with Contracts team members to ensure consistency and quality

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; licensed or eligible to practice law

• 2-5 years experience in commercial contracts and legal practice, preferably in industrial or construction environments

• Advanced legal drafting and negotiation skills

• Highly organized with care for detail

• Ability to operate both independently and within a cross-functional team

Physical Requirements

• This role requires the ability to perform work in a standard office environment, including sitting for extended periods and using a computer, keyboard, and mouse on a consistent basis.

• The position involves frequent viewing of digital screens, clear communication via phone and in meetings.

• Candidates may also need to be able to perform light physical tasks, such as lifting or moving items up to 10–25 pounds and accessing office equipment or files as needed.