Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts - based in Nashville, TN, Fremont, CA or remote, to serve as a strategic legal partner to our business leadership team. In this highly visible role, you will provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented counsel on complex commercial transactions, draft and negotiate key agreements, and help drive sound risk management across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep commercial contracts experience, strong executive presence, and the ability to operate as a hands-on legal generalist in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School.
Licensed to practice law in the United States and active membership in at least one state bar
Minimum of 6–8 years of legal experience; experience may include a combination of law firm and in-house legal roles.
Experience advising executive clients on business and transactional matters (contracts, agreements, business strategy)
Demonstrated leadership ability, preferably as a counsel for a business segment of a technology-driven company.
Ability to perform the role of hands-on legal generalist.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced and complex organizational structure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to analyze complex issues and provide recommendations in an executive-worthy manner
Ability to develop strong client relationships while maintaining an independence appropriate to a compliance function
Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

Integrating and partnering with the business unit leadership team, providing sound legal advice and risk mitigation measures to ensure successful business outcomes
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and ancillary agreements
Support, build positive relationships with, and provide authoritative legal guidance to the legal commercial team as well as other internal business teams.
Work collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements and support updates to internal playbooks and templates
Manage and meet internal SLAs, and help juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
Own specific legal projects and develop subject matter expertise regarding legal issues faced by the customer contracts team and internal business partners
Reviewing solicitations, strategizing approaches for responding, drafting sections addressing particularly legal topics
Selecting and managing outside counsel when needed
Assisting commercial contracts personnel with complex or risk-sensitive terms and conditions, such as limiting liability, indemnification, and grounds for termination.
Participating in and contributing to Legal Department discussions on corporate-wide topics, policies, and procedures
Participating in and contributing to Legal Department updates on changing laws and regulations and other continuing education