Commercial Contracts Counsel

Job Title: Commercial Contracts CounselLocation: Greater Phoenix Area, AZ - 4 days onsite per week Salary: $135,000–$150,000About the Opportunity:Join a large, established company seeking a Commercial Contracts Counsel to support its legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders on a variety of commercial agreements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on contract work, can manage a high volume of agreements, and provides practical legal guidance to internal teams.Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including service, supply, procurement, and vendor agreements.Manage multiple contracts simultaneously while meeting business deadlines.Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, obligations, and potential risks.Work closely with sales, procurement, finance, and operations teams to facilitate agreements.Review and negotiate key provisions involving liability, indemnification, warranties, and other commercial terms.Support the development and maintenance of contract templates and internal processes.Help streamline contracting procedures and improve overall efficiency.Provide practical solutions to contractual issues while balancing legal and business considerations.Must-Have Skills:JD and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.1–4 years of commercial contracting experience, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.Experience managing a high volume of commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment.Strong understanding of commercial contract terms and risk allocation.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines, and collaborate with business teams.Nice-to-Have Skills:Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, technology, or related industries.Experience negotiating supply, procurement, or manufacturing agreements.Prior in-house legal experience.Familiarity with contract management systems, templates, and process improvements.