Corporate & Commercial Counsel

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.