Counsel – Commercial Transactions

Job Description:

• Provide enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements
• Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions and balance legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives
• Advise on commercial contracting, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance
• Identify and assess legal and contractual risks associated with third-party engagements
• Support vendor dispute resolution and negotiate business-aligned resolutions
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard provisions
• Collaborate with global legal colleagues and business partners on international contracting matters
• Create and deliver training on contracting, vendor management, and related legal topics
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic enterprise initiatives
• Partner with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, Information Technology, Procurement, and operational teams
• Manage outside counsel on specialized matters
• Lead stakeholder discussions to gather information, align priorities, and achieve business objectives
• Support process improvement and the evolution of contracting and governance practices
• Share legal knowledge and subject matter expertise across the Legal organization
• Develop, implement, and coordinate contracting and governance strategies
• Proactively identify third-party contract non-compliance risks

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
• Significant experience supporting vendor, procurement, technology, consulting, and services transactions
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial operations is preferred
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate risk, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Experience supporting technology transactions, intellectual property matters, privacy considerations, and complex commercial arrangements
• Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or another highly regulated industry is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to build strong professional relationships and partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Ability to operate independently while exercising sound judgment in complex situations
• Strong presentation skills and experience communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders
• If working from home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet with at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload

Benefits:

• Annual bonus plan eligibility
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
• Well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one
• 401(k)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Leaves of absence
• Remote work permitted occasionally or permanently, subject to internet requirements