Contract Counsel

LayerZero Power Systems Inc•Streetsboro, OH

14h•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

LayerZero Power Systems LLC is seeking a business-oriented contract attorney to support the company’s commercial contracting activities. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role focuses on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering customer, supplier, channel partner, confidentiality, technology, consulting, and other commercial agreements. The Contract Counsel partners with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to provide practical contract guidance, identify and resolve commercial risks, and improve the speed and consistency of contracting processes. The role also supports standardization and administration of the company’s contract practices.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership and good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
5 or more years of legal experience with a significant emphasis on commercial contracting.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex customer, supplier, procurement, technology, and services agreements.
Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and contract interpretation.
Experience supporting business teams and communicating contract issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple contract matters in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house or law firm experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, electrical, energy, engineering, or technology businesses.
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, and sales organizations.
Understanding of UCC principles, product liability, warranties, and commercial risk allocation.
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems or contract workflow tools.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer sales agreements, Master Service Agreements, supply and procurement contracts, purchase order terms, distributor and reseller agreements, NDAs, Statements of Work, software and licensing agreements, and consulting agreements.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Management to support commercial transactions.
Identify contractual, commercial, and operational risks and recommend practical solutions that protect company interests while supporting business objectives.
Advise on indemnification, warranties, insurance requirements, limitations of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, payment terms, remedies, termination rights, and other key commercial provisions.
Develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and standard terms and conditions.
Establish and improve contract intake, review, approval, execution, renewal, and recordkeeping processes.
Track contractual obligations, renewal dates, and material commitments, and support timely escalation of contract issues.
Establish standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks within the first 12 months.
Improve contract review, negotiation, and approval turnaround times.
Enhance consistency in customer, supplier, and partner contracting practices.
Implement reliable contract tracking, renewal, and obligation-management practices.
Become a trusted contract advisor to the CFO and commercial teams.

Benefits

$0-cost Dental Insurance
$0-cost Vision Insurance
$0-cost Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
$0-cost Life Insurance with additional buy up options
Medical Plan Choices, including one no-cost medical option plus two additional buy-up plan options
$0-cost Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services
Employer Health Savings Account Contributions to help offset health expenses
Retirement Plan Options with generous employer matching contribution
Paid Parental Leave to support your growing family
Opportunities for personal and professional development