Counsel - Vendor Contracts & Leasing

Wealth Enhancement Group•Plymouth, MN

18h•$110,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Wealth Enhancement Group (WEG) is seeking a Counsel - Vendor Contracts & Leasing to join their Legal team. This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will be responsible for supporting WEG's vendor contracting, procurement, and real estate legal functions. The position will involve reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering a wide range of commercial agreements and office leases, ensuring alignment with company policies, business objectives, and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in commercial contracting, vendor management, procurement support, corporate law, and commercial real estate leasing. This role will collaborate closely with various departments including Legal, Procurement, Facilities, IT, Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Finance to support efficient contracting processes and risk management. Additionally, the position will contribute to contract lifecycle management initiatives and the responsible use of legal technology and AI tools to enhance contract review and administration workflows. This is a Remote position based in the Twin Cities area.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
2+ years of relevant legal experience in commercial contracts, procurement, corporate law, real estate, or a related practice area. Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department will be considered.
Experience reviewing, drafting, or negotiating commercial agreements.
Familiarity with office leases, commercial real estate documents, facilities-related matters, privacy or information security terms, or technology agreements.
Strong legal drafting, issue-spotting, research, and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively to attorney and non-attorney stakeholders.
Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when a matter should be escalated.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to reliable follow-through.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Comfort using, or willingness to learn, contract lifecycle management systems, e-signature platforms, and legal technology tools.
Demonstrated curiosity, collaboration, and willingness to develop expertise across a broad range of commercial legal matters.

Nice To Haves

Foundational experience in commercial contracting, vendor management, procurement support, corporate law, and commercial real estate leasing.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of vendor and commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, SaaS and software agreements, professional services agreements, consulting agreements, marketing agreements, confidentiality agreements, data protection addenda, and related documents.
Identify legal and business risks and propose practical, commercially reasonable solutions consistent with company policies and contracting standards.
Support Procurement and business teams throughout the contract lifecycle, from intake and negotiation through execution, renewal, amendment, and termination.
Assist with maintaining and improving contract templates, negotiation playbooks, standard clauses, intake materials, and internal guidance.
Coordinate with Information Security, Privacy, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and other subject matter experts when agreements raise specialized issues.
Track negotiations, document key decisions, and support accurate and timely contract administration.
Escalate non-standard, high-risk, or strategically significant matters to senior Legal team members.
Review, draft, and negotiate office leases, lease amendments, renewals, extensions, subleases, assignments, termination agreements, and related occupancy documents, with guidance from senior Legal team members as appropriate.
Support Facilities and business leaders on 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 matters, including insurance requirements, maintenance and repair obligations, operating expenses, tenant improvement obligations, use restrictions, and notice requirements.
Coordinate with outside real estate counsel, brokers, landlords, property managers, and internal stakeholders as needed.
Support maintenance of lease records, abstracts, critical dates, renewal rights, notice deadlines, and other key obligations.
Support administration and continuous improvement of contract lifecycle management systems, matter intake processes, e-signature workflows, and legal workflow tools.
Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, clause libraries, approval matrices, and self-service resources.
Partner business stakeholders to improve contracting efficiency, consistency, transparency, and recordkeeping.
Participate in legal technology and artificial intelligence initiatives designed to streamline contract review and administration, subject to company policies and appropriate human oversight.
Assist with due diligence and integration work relating to vendor contracts, leased facilities, and other assigned commercial matters.
Draft, review, maintain, and update vendor contract templates, lease forms, amendments, notices, checklists, and internal guidance materials.
Help ensure templates and guidance remain current with changes in 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 on issues affecting business operations.
Assist internal clients in understanding contractual obligations, available options, and legal risk considerations.
Collaborate with other members of the Legal team on cross-functional projects and general corporate matters.
Prepare and present clear updates, training materials, and guidance for business stakeholders.
Contribute to a culture of compliance, collaboration, sound judgment, and continuous improvement within the Legal function.

Benefits

Training and professional development
Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
401k with match and profit sharing
Wellness programs and resources
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)