Corporate Counsel

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•$112,875 - $150,550

About The Position

At Dematic, legal professionals play a meaningful role in helping the business achieve its strategic objectives while effectively managing risk. As Corporate Counsel, you will join our in-house legal team as a trusted advisor to the Sales organization and other business functions, helping the company achieve its commercial goals while appropriately managing legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. You will advise on a broad range of commercial transactions and support business initiatives across a multifaceted global enterprise. In this role, you will support sophisticated contract negotiations, advise on commercial and operational matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering clear, practical, and timely legal advice in a fast-paced global environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
3 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions, preferably within an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination of both
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and customer contracting
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and deliver practical, business-oriented advice
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a global or multinational organization
Experience within industrial, manufacturing, automation, technology, logistics, or equipment-related industries
Familiarity with software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, equipment sales, or professional services contracting
Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, or other regulatory matters relevant to commercial transactions
Experience developing contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, or legal training programs
Spanish and/or French language proficiency
Experience with Icertis

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales and business teams throughout the customer contracting process
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, customer terms and conditions, statements of work, software and service agreements, confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, and partner or reseller agreements
Identify risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives while protecting company interests
Partner with Sales, Finance, Project Execution, Procurement, Compliance, IT, and other partners to support contract negotiations and successful project execution
Advise on key contractual provisions, including liability allocation, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property, payment terms, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to improve consistency, efficiency, and governance throughout the contracting process
Support legal operations initiatives, contract lifecycle management activities, policy development, and employee training programs
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on potential impacts and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with external counsel when niche legal expertise or local jurisdiction support is required