Counsel I Vendor Contracts & Leasing

Wealth Enhancement Group•Plymouth, MN

15h•Remote

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement is hiring a Counsel I Vendor Contracts & Leasing to support its vendor contracting, procurement, and real estate legal functions. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this position reviews, drafts, negotiates, and administers commercial agreements and office leases, helping ensure alignment with company policies, business objectives, and legal requirements. The role partners with Legal, Procurement, Facilities, IT, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, and other business stakeholders. It also supports contract lifecycle management and the responsible use of legal technology and AI tools to improve review and administration workflows. This is a remote position in the Twin Cities area. The Counsel handles matters independently within established parameters and works with more senior attorneys on complex or higher-risk matters. The position offers professional development and expanding responsibility as experience and subject-matter knowledge grow.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
At least 2 years of relevant legal experience in commercial contracts, procurement, corporate law, real estate, or a related practice area.
Experience reviewing, drafting, or negotiating commercial agreements.
Strong legal drafting, issue-spotting, research, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively to attorneys and non-attorney stakeholders.
Sound judgment and ability to recognize when a matter should be escalated.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Demonstrated curiosity, collaboration, and willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of commercial legal matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Familiarity with office leases, commercial real estate documents, or facilities-related matters.
Familiarity with privacy or information security terms or technology agreements.
Comfort using, or willingness to learn, contract lifecycle management systems, e-signature platforms, and legal technology tools.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor and commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS and software agreements, professional services and consulting agreements, marketing agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data protection addenda.
Identify legal and business risks and propose practical solutions consistent with company policies and contracting standards.
Support Procurement and business teams throughout the contract lifecycle, including intake, negotiation, execution, renewal, amendment, and termination.
Maintain and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, standard clauses, intake materials, and internal guidance.
Coordinate with subject-matter experts on specialized agreement issues, track negotiations, document key decisions, and support accurate contract administration.
Escalate non-standard, high-risk, or strategically significant matters to senior Legal team members.
Review, draft, and negotiate office leases and related documents, including amendments, renewals, extensions, subleases, assignments, and termination agreements.
Support Facilities and business leaders with office openings, relocations, expansions, consolidations, and closures.
Review landlord and tenant notices, estoppel certificates, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, access agreements, commencement date memoranda, and other lease-related documents.
Assist with lease compliance, including insurance, maintenance and repairs, operating expenses, tenant improvements, use restrictions, and notice requirements.
Coordinate with outside real estate counsel, brokers, landlords, property managers, and internal stakeholders.
Maintain lease records, abstracts, critical dates, renewal rights, notice deadlines, and other key obligations.
Support administration and improvement of contract lifecycle management systems, matter intake, e-signature workflows, and legal workflow tools.
Help develop and maintain templates, clause libraries, approval matrices, negotiation playbooks, and self-service resources.
Partner with business stakeholders to improve contracting efficiency, consistency, transparency, and recordkeeping.
Participate in legal technology and AI initiatives to streamline contract work, subject to company policies and appropriate human oversight.
Assist with due diligence and integration work involving vendor contracts, leased facilities, and other commercial matters.
Draft, review, maintain, and update vendor contract templates, lease forms, amendments, notices, checklists, and internal guidance; help keep them current with applicable law, company policy, and business practices.
Organize and maintain complete, accurate, and accessible legal records relating to vendor agreements and leased facilities.
Provide day-to-day legal support on commercial contracting, procurement, facilities, and other assigned business matters; conduct legal research and prepare concise practical analyses.
Help internal clients understand contractual obligations, available options, and legal risks.
Collaborate with Legal colleagues on cross-functional projects and general corporate matters; prepare and present updates, training materials, and guidance for business stakeholders.
Contribute to a culture of compliance, collaboration, sound judgment, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Training and professional development.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees and their families.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, and transit expenses.
Employer-paid and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and workers compensation.
401(k) with match and profit sharing.
Wellness programs and resources.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
18 days of paid time off annually, increasing to 25 days after 4 years of service.
12 paid holidays each year, including 10 predetermined and 2 floating days.
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave; caregiver leave is available after 6 months of tenure.
Tuition, licensing, and other credential reimbursement after meeting service requirements.