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Corporate Counsel – Contracts

Corporate Counsel – Contracts

CompanyABC Supply Co
LocationRockford, IL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeContract
DegreesJD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or territory.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience with drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
  • Strong legal research skills.
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade a wide range of audiences.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Advanced organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and properly prioritize pending tasks.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at the same time.
  • An overall positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of personality types.
  • Self-motivated and able to work efficiently, both independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating all manner of commercial contracts, including supply chain agreements, sales agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, settlement agreements, joint check agreements, and lien waivers.
  • Drafting and revising contract templates for use in various transactions, and supporting the improvement of standard form agreements, standard form warranties and legal processes.
  • Providing general legal advice, support, and services to ABC Supply and its subsidiaries and divisions on a broad range of topics and issues.
  • Assisting in the ongoing development of contract management processes and a contract repository.
  • Preparing legal memoranda and researching various legal issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Article 2 of the UCC and related matters.