Commercial Counsel
🔹 Legal Counsel (Hybrid – New York)
We’re partnering with a global, innovation-driven organization at the forefront of research, technology, and knowledge-sharing to hire a Legal Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, international legal team supporting commercial growth across the Americas.
📍 Location
New York (Hybrid)
💼 About the Opportunity
As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in providing strategic, business-focused legal support across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. You’ll work closely with commercial and sales teams while partnering with colleagues across a global legal function.
This role offers strong visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the potential to broaden scope into additional areas of the business over time.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and licensing agreements across North and South America
- Partner with sales and business teams to support global licensing workflows
- Provide legal guidance on commercial contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance matters
- Act as a trusted legal advisor, delivering pragmatic and commercially sound advice
- Support litigation matters, including disputes, investigations, subpoenas, and discovery processes
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on legal strategy and case management
- Monitor legal matters, budgets, and deadlines, and report updates to senior leadership
- Contribute to legal team strategy, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
✅ Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the New York State Bar
- 4+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law (law firm or in-house)
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to influence decision-making
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
💡 Nice to Have
- Experience with publishing, media, or IP law
- Exposure to state and federal contracting
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills
🌟 What’s on Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Hybrid working model and flexible work arrangements
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and wellness support
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
- Inclusive culture with employee networks and engagement programs
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