Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Accountabilities: Serve as the in-house legal advisor to senior leadership and business teams, providing guidance across U.S. and international operations. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including master services agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), research membership agreements, strategic partnership agreements, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, and sponsorship and event-related contracts. Advise business teams on key legal and commercial provisions, including indemnification, limitations of liability, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, data privacy, and information security. Develop new contractual arrangements and update existing agreements to support strategic partnerships, new service models, and changing business requirements. Provide legal advice on employment-related matters, protection of confidential and proprietary information, dispute resolution, and other legal and business risks. Advise on compliance matters involving data privacy, information security, and artificial intelligence-related issues. Support requests for proposals (RFPs) and client due diligence processes, including reviewing and addressing legal and contractual requirements. Contribute to internal projects and business initiatives by developing and updating policies, procedures, contracts, and other legal documentation. Collaborate with Consulting, Research, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and IT teams to deliver practical legal advice that supports operational and strategic objectives. Coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized U.S. and international legal matters. Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. Approximately 5–10+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably including experience serving as in-house counsel. Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, professional services agreements, and vendor contracts. Experience supporting consulting, professional services, technology services, or similar B2B organizations is strongly preferred. Familiarity with commercial contracting issues involving intellectual property, data privacy, information security, indemnification, and contractual risk allocation. Strong negotiation, analytical, written communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Sound business judgment and the ability to provide practical, timely legal advice. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced professional services environment. Preferred: Experience supporting international business operations or coordinating with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. Benefits Anticipated compensation range of $180,000–$300,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, market conditions, and geographic location. Annual performance bonus and profit-sharing opportunity. 401(k) matching for U.S. employees. Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, company holidays, and volunteering time. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S. employees. Long-term disability and life insurance fully paid by the employer for U.S. employees. Fully remote and flexible working model, with optional access to coworking spaces or offices. Opportunities for global collaboration and travel across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Professional development through client exposure, internal knowledge groups, and tailored learning opportunities. Collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused working environment. Opportunity to contribute to a growing international business with the stability of an established global research and technology organization.