Job Description

Legal Counsel As Legal Counsel, you will be a critical part of the in-house legal team, responsible for overseeing commercial contract lifecycle management while minimizing organizational risk. You will support cross-functional stakeholders in contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation support—ensuring business continuity and legal integrity. Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts through execution
• Act as primary contact for contract terms, issue resolution, and redline management
• Maintain contract database and ensure accurate storage in contract management systems
• Support compliance, governance, and litigation across business functions
• Drive improvements in legal operations, documentation, and risk mitigation

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction
• 3+ years' experience in commercial contract law within corporate or manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in contract negotiation, legal software tools, and stakeholder engagement

Core Tools & Systems Contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms · DocuSign or digital signature tools · Microsoft Office Suite · SharePoint · Legal operations systems · Compliance tracking tools · RFP software · Redlining tools · Legal document repositories · ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) Preferred Skills

• Experience with litigation and dispute resolution
• Background in consumer goods or manufacturing industries
• Familiarity with international contract law or cross-border transactions

Location Charlotte, NC|Onsite Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive
• Full-time, exempt
• W2

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr TalentBridge

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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