Corporate & Commercial Counsel
Larson Maddox · Columbus, OH · 2 days ago
On-siteLegal$135k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Software licensing and technology agreements
- Distribution and supply agreements
- Installation and maintenance contracts
- Bid bonds, performance bonds, and related security instruments
- Customer proposals, tenders, and procurement documentation
- Work cross-functionally with sales, operations, procurement, and business leadership teams to support strategic commercial transactions and customer opportunities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks while balancing business objectives and operational realities.
- Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel throughout the contract lifecycle, from deal structuring through execution and performance.
- Develop and enhance contract templates, negotiation playbooks, approval processes, and other tools designed to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance that supports revenue growth and operational success.
- Support corporate governance, insurance, and risk management initiatives as part of the broader legal function.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 5+ years of legal experience with a significant focus on commercial contracting and contract negotiation.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex customer, supplier, distribution, technology, and service agreements.
- Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, engineering, automation, or technology-driven businesses preferred.
- Familiarity with cross-border commercial matters involving the United States and Canada is highly desirable.
- Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
- Pragmatic, responsive, and solutions-oriented approach with exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.