Transactional and Commercial Counsel

Job Summary

Reporting to the leader of the Transactional Center of Expertise (COE), the Transactional and Commercial Counsel is a key member of the Law and Business Environment (LBE) team, responsible for providing legal support across commercial transactions and sales-related commercial activities. This role combines core transactional contracting with adjacent commercial responsibilities that sit at the intersection of products, sales support, contracts, and external-facing business communications. The position partners closely with sales, product, marketing, and compliance stakeholders.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including nondisclosure agreements, global sales-related contracts (customer/partner agreements, sales agency agreements, distribution agreements, reseller agreements, OEM agreements, other channel agreements, etc.), professional/master services agreements, statements of work, and related documents.
• Aid in the development, use, and refinement of standard templates, fallback positions, and contracting standards.
• Advise business teams on contract strategy, negotiation positions, and risk allocation.
• Draft, review, and support standard and non-standard product warranties.
• Review and advise on product and sales documentation, including marketing materials, such as brochure and sell sheets, product warnings and instruction sheets, websites, and other launch materials.
• Support government contract needs as necessary.
• Provide legal support on product adjacent regulatory matters as requested by compliance partners.
• Review print and digital marketing and advertising materials, including websites, social media posts, case studies, and white papers for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review terms and conditions for incentive programs, rebates, discounts, and promotional programs and offerings.
• Support regulated or compliance driven marketing issues, including claim substantiation and disclosure requirements.

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) with 6–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in contracting, commercial, and sales support, and/or marketing/advertising law.
• Experience with the manufacturing or product-related industry preferred.
• Strong drafting skills, sound legal judgment, and a practical, business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional partners and understands when to escalate issues.
• Comfortable working a hybrid schedule, including regular onsite presence 3 days per week to support collaboration and business needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as business needs require.

About the Role

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.