Commercial Counsel - Sales Support

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

By becoming a part of the Motorola Americas Commercial legal team, you help public safety and commercial customers obtain the products and services needed for the moments that matter. From the legal procurement team working with subcontractors and vendors to obtain supplies, to the legal pre‑sales team negotiating contracts with customers, to the post‑sales project team completing contracts on time and on budget, our team supports and facilitates the innovation and business efforts of Motorola Solutions.

About the Role

The Commercial Counsel prepares Request for Proposal responses, negotiates, interprets, and administers contracts, subcontracts, and licensing agreements; prepares contracts for review and ensures compliance with company policy and applicable laws/regulations. A key responsibility is to drive and implement robust risk management, develop negotiation strategies with internal business partners, evaluate risk exposure, and make recommendations to business partners or legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, finalize and negotiate routine transactional agreements to meet business and legal requirements. Agreements include sales/supply and reseller/distribution agreements; end‑user license agreements, professional services agreements, hosting agreements, Software as a Service (SaaS) and subscription agreements, and statements of work (SOWs). May also work on telecom, maintenance, consulting, advisory, outsourcing, and other technology agreements.
• Manage contract documentation and approval flows to ensure consistency with internal processes.
• Assist with contract disputes, including understanding issues, researching, providing guidance on solutions, and drafting settlement agreements.
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from the business that may relate to contract disputes, regulatory issues, and new business initiatives.
• Provide counsel and guidance to achieve overall business objectives while complying with applicable laws and regulations, performing cost‑benefit analysis of risks, and supporting product development with legal risk input.
• Maintain, revise, and update contract templates.
• Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized areas, staying up‑to‑date on trends and best practices.
• Work under general supervision of a manager and exercise judgment to determine when to escalate complex matters.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the bar of at least one state (or equivalent international jurisdiction).
• 2+ years of corporate transactional, contract negotiation, or commercial transactional experience, preferably with technology matters such as software licensing, SaaS, telecom, government contracts, or intellectual property.
• Experience with legal policies and procedures and ability to identify potential legal issues.
• Pragmatic approach to legal matters, recommending solutions that enable company success while protecting its legacy.
• Strong negotiation, consultation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, sound judgment, and decision‑making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to collaborate in meetings with customers, vendors, attorneys, management, and other third parties.
• Business acumen to understand company objectives and anticipate legal issues.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and adept in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to the highest level of ethics and discretion.
• Drive results and execution by identifying issues and facilitating resolutions.
• Strategic thinking aligned with broader business goals and market trends.
• Collaborative mindset, respecting diverse viewpoints and responding with energy and urgency.

Basic Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Admission to the bar of at least one state.
• 2+ years of legal experience.

Travel Requirements

Under 10% travel.

Position Type

Experienced.

Pay

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000 USD. Pay within this range varies based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• And more