Senior Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join Foodsmart as a Senior Commercial Counsel and provide legal guidance and support on various contract-related matters. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, build processes to improve the contracting function, and act as a business-minded thought partner to cross-functional teams. This role requires strong contract drafting skills, experience in a transactional legal area, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits, including remote work flexibility and unlimited PTO. You will report directly to the General Counsel and be a key member of a growing legal team, contributing to Foodsmart's mission of making nutritious food accessible and affordable.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top tier law school
• Admission to the state bar in which you reside
• 6+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in a transactional legal area at a top tier law firm preferred (also open to stellar Commercial Counsel candidates with 4+ years of legal experience)
• Stellar contract drafting skills

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including complex revenue-generating agreements with health plans, health systems, community based organizations and other partners, as well as vendor agreements, partnership agreements, BAAs, and confidentiality agreements
• Help structure complex deals encompassing multiple components and agreements
• Increase the velocity of the sales contracting process while keeping the company safe
• Act as a business-minded thought partner to the sales, client development, marketing, operations and other teams, contributing to both the legal and the business aspects of contract negotiations
• Build processes, create/improve templates, and drive the adoption of tools and technology (including A.I.) to increase the efficiency and quality of the contracting process
• Review and update contract templates and user terms in light of legal developments and the evolution of the company’s operations and products
• Provide legal counsel on contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution related to commercial transactions
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies in all contractual engagements
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, security and operations, to support business objectives through effective vendor contract review and management
• Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline the contracting process
• Assist with contract lifecycle management and tracking key contractual deadlines and obligations, leveraging our contract management tool
• Support corporate transactions as and when they arise
• Train and educate internal stakeholders on contract-related legal risks and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience in commercial role at a fast-growing B2B company
• Healthcare experience
• Highly motivated, collaborative, a quick learner, self-sufficient, and driven by excellence in execution
• Detail-oriented, but don’t lose the forest to the trees
• A business-minded problem solver who can effectively make risk/benefit tradeoffs and has a bias for action
• An effective communicator who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams as a true partner
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel about once per quarter for in-person team building and strategizing

Benefits

• Remote-First Company
• Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Flexible & remote location
• Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k, bonus, & stock options
• Commuter benefit
• Gym reimbursement