Contract Counsel

LayerZero Power Systems.•Streetsboro, OH

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 Contract Counsel will draft, review, negotiate, and administer customer, supplier, channel partner, confidentiality, technology, consulting, and related commercial agreements. The role partners with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Management to provide practical contract guidance, identify and resolve commercial risks, and improve the speed and consistency of contracting processes. The successful candidate will establish standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks; improve review, negotiation, and approval turnaround times; enhance consistency across customer, supplier, and partner contracting; implement reliable contract tracking and obligation-management practices; and become a trusted contract advisor to the CFO and commercial teams. The position reports to the CFO.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership and good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
Five 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.
Advanced contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong commercial judgment and practical problem-solving.
Contract risk assessment and mitigation skills.
Clear communication with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Attention to detail and disciplined contract administration.
Ability to balance legal protection with business objectives.
Self-directed management of a varied contract workload.

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 and long-term disability insurance.
$0-cost life insurance with additional buy-up options.
Medical plan choices, including one no-cost medical option and 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.
Professional growth and development opportunities.