Associate General Counsel - Commercial

Aventiv Technologies • ,

4d • $231,955 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel – Commercial serves as a senior advisor and strategic partner to the business, providing high-level legal and strategic support to the Chief Legal Officer, the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Commercial Transactions, and other enterprise stakeholders. The role leads complex commercial transactions, oversees the Company’s government and vendor contracting programs, supports RFP-related activities, and proactively manages commercial legal risk across the organization.

The position provides senior-level counsel to Sales, Procurement, Operations, and other stakeholders; partners with Compliance; develops contract and RFP forms, playbooks, and policies; and delivers training on contracting practices and legal risk. It independently manages a high-volume portfolio of commercial matters and exercises autonomous decision-making authority. The role is located in or requires willingness to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, with an in-office presence approximately four days per week.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 15 or more years of post-JD experience as a practicing attorney.
• At least 10 years of experience in complex commercial transactions.
• At least 10 years at Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, or equivalent level, including Partner or Of Counsel with client-lead responsibility.
• At least five years managing and training direct reports.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Ability to comprehensively scope and resolve issues, identify potential resolutions and dependencies, and address second- or third-order consequences.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to prepare polished, complete drafts, documents, and analyses and identify related or dependent issues.
• Demonstrated track record leading negotiations and execution of complex commercial agreements, with executive presence to represent the Company effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent obligations and matters across subject areas and business functions.
• Ability to provide clear, practical, business-oriented legal advice to Legal Department leadership and senior stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to drive legal issues to resolution with Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including translating legal concepts into actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Exceptional professional judgment, discretion, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• JD from a law school ranked in the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report at the time of graduation, or distinction such as law review, Order of the Coif, or moot court.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted tools in legal practice, including developing and improving form and clause libraries and generating initial contract drafts and RFP reviews.
• Experience with federal and/or state government procurement and contracting.
• Experience as in-house counsel in a regulated industry, including technology or telecommunications.
• Located in or willing to work in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with an in-office presence approximately four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex and high-value commercial agreements, including master services agreements, SaaS agreements, software and content licenses, vendor and supplier agreements, government contracts, consulting agreements, statements of work, purchase orders, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Lead legal review of significant government RFP responses and work with Legal Department and cross-functional teams to identify, scope, and resolve legal issues arising from RFP requirements.
• Provide senior-level legal counsel to Sales, Procurement, and Operations regarding contract development, negotiation strategy, disputes, procurement matters, and RFP interpretation.
• Partner with Compliance functions to align legal and regulatory requirements with commercial practices.
• Develop and implement contract and RFP forms, playbooks, and policies to improve consistency, efficiency, and risk mitigation, including through use and improvement of AI-assisted tools.
• Deliver training programs to business teams on contracting practices and legal risk awareness.
• Independently manage a high-volume portfolio of commercial matters and exercise autonomous decision-making authority.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Benefits
• Eligible for $255 to purchase company equipment, such as a keyboard, monitor, or headset.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree