Commercial Counsel

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💎 Seniority level: Middle, 3+ years

📍 Location: United States

💸 Salary: 140000.0 - 180000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Legal

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 3+ years

🪄 Skills: NegotiationCompliance

Requirements:

JD degree, admission to a state bar
3+ years of experience in commercial law or technology transactions
Experience negotiating contracts without a playbook
Strong organizational skills managing multiple projects
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities:

Review, draft and negotiate vendor agreements
Contribute to cross-functional legal projects
Advise on complex legal and business issues
Partner with cross-functional teams on contract provisions
Assist with additional legal projects as necessary

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