Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Best Buy • Richfield, MN

9d • $102,550 - $182,350 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Corporate Counsel, you will provide legal support across a broad range of commercial contracting and business counseling matters, primarily supporting Best Buy's Financial Services and Best Buy Business Sales teams. You will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to negotiate complex agreements, advise on contractual risk, support business initiatives, and provide practical legal guidance that advances business objectives.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota
• 3+ years of post-bar experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements
• Experience balancing legal risk with business objectives in commercial contracting and business counseling matters

Nice To Haves

• Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts in a dynamic business environment
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and risk assessment skills
• Experience advising business clients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience identifying and evaluating complex legal issues and providing practical, business-focused advice
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting financial services products, programs, or regulatory matters

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of complex commercial agreements across the business
• Counsel business teams on commercial matters involving customers, vendors, partners, and service providers
• Advise stakeholders on contractual risk, business objectives, and practical legal solutions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and drive efficient outcomes
• Manage a broad range of commercial contracting and business counseling matters in a fast-paced environment
• Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and contracting processes

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources
• Paid time off (vacation or PTO)
• Incentive pay

What This Job Offers

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