Senior Corporate Counsel

• A well-established, growing organization continuing to invest in the evolution of its legal function
• A collaborative, business-focused environment where Legal works closely with leaders across the organization
• A lean legal team offering meaningful visibility, autonomy, and direct exposure to senior leadership
• An organization that values sound judgment, responsiveness, practical problem-solving, and a team-first mindset
• A strong opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working closely with the business and wants to make an impact beyond traditional legal review

 
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Direct partnership with senior legal leadership and meaningful exposure to business leaders across the organization
• The opportunity to take ownership of substantive legal matters rather than operating as one layer within a large legal department
• Broad exposure across commercial contracts, legal operations, employment matters, litigation management, and general corporate needs
• The ability to help improve contracting strategy, templates, playbooks, processes, and policies as the organization continues to grow
• A highly business-facing environment where Legal is expected to help move initiatives forward while appropriately managing risk
• Long-term growth potential within an organization that values initiative, judgment, and ownership

 
LOCATION:

• Hybrid flexibility in Charlotte NC

 
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements
• Lead negotiations involving vendor agreements, service agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, amendments, settlement agreements, and other business contracts
• Assess contractual and business risk and clearly communicate potential exposure and recommended solutions to internal stakeholders
• Serve as a key legal contact for external business partners throughout the negotiation process
• Partner with senior legal leadership on contracting strategy, policies, and broader business matters
• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, and other business teams
• Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation guidelines, and playbooks to improve consistency and scalability
• Help strengthen processes surrounding contract intake, drafting, review, approval, execution, and recordkeeping
• Provide guidance and mentorship to legal support or contract administration resources
• Assist with litigation management, legal research, employment matters, corporate transactions, and other legal department priorities
• Manage multiple high-priority matters while exercising strong independent legal judgment

 
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school  and active license to practice law and in good standing
• 5-10+ years of relevant legal experience with meaningful commercial contract drafting and negotiation responsibility
• Experience may come from an in-house legal department, law firm, or combination of both
• Strong commercial instincts with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Comfortable independently negotiating agreements and advising business stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-legal audiences
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills within a fast-moving environment
• Experience supporting a growing, multi-location, or operationally complex organization is beneficial
• Employment law exposure is a plus
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to operate beyond narrowly defined responsibilities