Remote Commercial Counsel

Summary

The job is for a Commercial Counsel EMEA position at Globalization Partners, a global employment platform that enables companies to hire talent worldwide. The role involves high volume contract negotiations, advising the business on contractual matters, conducting research, and assisting with other legal tasks. The company values diversity, personal growth, and remote work.

Requirements

• An active license to practice law
• 4-6 years of commercial law experience, including contract negotiation and administration
• Laser-focused attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, and focused attention to detail
• Contracts management software experience
• Pragmatic, sales-focused, strong work ethic, and team player
• High degree of professionalism in a client-service-focused setting
• Strong English language written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization, including senior management
• Sound legal judgment, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
• Diligent, great organizational and people skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm to get involved in new areas of law/jurisdictions
• Able to think on your feet, multitask, prioritize, and be proactive
• Ability to provide clear guidance on complex and sensitive issues with an appropriate sense of commercial risk

Responsibilities

• Timely preparation, review, and negotiation of a high volume of contracts and other related documents
• Advise the business on contractual rights, obligations, and risks
• Prepare and deliver trainings to the Sales team and other internal groups
• Work within the Company’s contract management system, including maintaining life-cycle requirements, training, and alerting internal clients to key contract dates and actions
• Analyze and revise contracts to ensure compliance with company policy and regulations
• Perform other contract related activities and projects, as assigned
• Conduct corporate, compliance, and legal research
• Assist with other legal tasks, as needed
• Coordinate and drive completion of commercial related projects and assorted other legal team projects to address the needs of a global, high-growth company

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with global sales teams is preferred