Overview As Counsel, Commercial Transactions, you provide enterprise-wide legal support for US and global contracting, focusing on procurement, technology, and vendor matters. You will negotiate, draft, and advise on a broad range of agreements, working with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to balance risk and objectives. You'll help shape contracting governance, templates, and playbooks while supporting strategic corporate initiatives. This role offers collaboration across a matrixed organization and opportunities to drive practical, business-focused legal solutions. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, vision, and dental benefitswell-being and behavioral health programs401(k)company-paid life insurancetuition reimbursementpaid time off (minimum 18 days) and holidays ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, vendor) with domestic and international suppliers.Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives.Advise clients on contracting matters, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance processes.Identify, assess, and advise on legal and contractual risks in third-party engagements.Support vendor dispute resolution and negotiate resolutions aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard provisions.Collaborate with global legal colleagues on international contracting matters.Create and deliver training on contracting, vendor management, and related topics to procurement and business teams.Support strategic corporate initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, financing, and other enterprise projects.Partner with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, IT, Procurement, and operations on complex matters.Manage outside counsel on specialized matters as appropriate.Lead stakeholder discussions to align priorities with business objectives.Support process improvement in contracting and governance practices.Share knowledge across the Legal organization and coordinate contracting and governance strategies with clients.Identify risks of non-compliance related to third-party contracts. Key requirementsJuris Doctor (JD) and active license in at least one US jurisdiction5+ years negotiating and drafting commercial contracts with emphasis on vendor, procurement, technology, consulting, and services transactionsExperience supporting procurement, sourcing, vendor management or commercial operations (preferred)Strong drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skillsAbility to assess legal issues, evaluate risk, and provide business-focused adviceExperience with technology transactions, IP, privacy considerations, and complex arrangementsPreference for experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or highly regulated industriesDemonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organizationStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsHighly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to operate independently with sound judgment and communicate with senior leaderscollaboration across cross-functional teamsrelationship-building with stakeholdersclear, persuasive communicationcontract draftingnegotiationrisk assessment
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