Legal Counsel, Commercial

Buyers Edge Platform•Chicago, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Buyers Edge Platform is seeking a Legal Counsel, Commercial to join their in-house legal team. This role will be responsible for the contracts that power the business, sitting at the center of deal-making. The position involves drafting, negotiating, and closing commercial agreements across all divisions. The legal team is lean and supports a fast-growing company, offering meaningful responsibility, varied work, and mentorship without billable hours. The role requires being embedded with sales, product, and operations as a day-to-day legal partner, focusing on keeping business moving while protecting the Company. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, writes clearly, focuses on practical solutions, exercises judgment, and knows when to escalate.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
2–4 years as a corporate, commercial, or transactional attorney, in-house or at a firm.
Solid drafting and negotiation skills, and the judgment to know which points are worth fighting for.
Strong analytical instincts, with demonstrated initiative, judgment, and discretion.
Attention to detail and the ability to carry a project from start to finish.
Ability to handle high volume and competing deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with internal stakeholders, external clients, and cross-functional partners at every level.
Comfort in a lean legal team where initiative, flexibility, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude are essential.
Familiarity with AI-assisted legal tools and good judgment about when to use them.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to GPO, SaaS, procurement, or foodservice contracting.
Experience with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform.
Any exposure to M&A diligence, data privacy, or multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate commercial agreements across DPN, SaaS, Supply Chain, Consulting, and ancillary foodservice verticals.
Serve as a primary day-to-day legal point of contact for assigned contract types and business units, partnering with sales, product, and operations to keep deals moving and aligned to business objectives.
Identify and mitigate legal risk in commercial transactions, developing negotiation positions that protect the Company while supporting business objectives.
Support improvements to contract management processes, including adoption of new technology and template standardization.
Contribute revisions to standard contract templates, tailored to the distinct needs of each business unit, under the direction of the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel.
Stay current on regulations affecting the DPN, SaaS, and foodservice sectors, and ensure agreements comply with relevant laws and industry practice.
Build capability in adjacent areas over time, including privacy matters, litigation support, and the active M&A pipeline, with supervision and support from senior counsel.