Senior Corporate Counsel

Affiliated Independent Distributors•Wayne, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal advice across a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. The position partners with business leaders throughout AD to draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support mergers and acquisitions, advise on corporate governance and compliance matters, and help identify and manage legal risk. The successful candidate will develop a thorough understanding of AD's business model, governance and membership documents, and business priorities while building collaborative relationships across the organization.

Requirements

Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Sound business judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Advanced writing talent and excellent grammar.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
Attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
High energy and initiative with leadership qualities needed to build consensus, identify solutions and implement them effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Docusign.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
Strong ethical standards and professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a document management system and/or contract lifecycle management is a plus.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions is preferred.
Ability to evaluate and utilize emerging AI technologies and legal technology solutions to enhance legal operations, streamline workflows, and support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable ethical, privacy, and governance standards.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate customer, supplier, technology, services, confidentiality, licensing and other commercial agreements.
Partner with business leaders to structure transactions that achieve business objectives while appropriately managing legal risk.
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks and processes to improve consistency and efficiency.
Advise internal clients regarding contract interpretation, obligations and dispute avoidance.
Support acquisitions from initial confidentiality agreements through closing and post-closing integration.
Coordinate legal due diligence, transaction documentation and outside counsel.
Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to support transaction execution and integration.
Maintain due diligence and integration checklists and assist with Board and executive materials.
Support governance activities, Board materials and corporate records.
Assist with compliance, intellectual property, privacy, employment and other legal matters.
Help develop policies, training and best practices to enhance management effectiveness and organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assist with litigation management and management of outside counsel.
Serve as a trusted legal resource to divisions and functional departments.
Support strategic initiatives and special projects requiring legal guidance.
Monitor legal developments and recommend practical business responses.
Develop strong working relationships throughout AD and with outside advisors.
Complete special projects and analyses, collaborate with executive leadership and functional teams and perform other duties as assigned.