Senior Counsel, Procurement

Indeed•Remote,

7d•$127,000 - $265,000

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Procurement will act as a strategic legal partner to Category Managers and Category Specialists, driving complex procurement contracts throughout their lifecycle. The role focuses primarily on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements in the consulting and staffing verticals, advising on legal risks and commercial terms, independently resolving escalations, and translating complex legal requirements into actionable business solutions. The position also supports Marketing and IT agreements as business needs dictate. The role helps strengthen the broader team by identifying process gaps, developing standardized contract templates and guidance, mentoring junior team members, and improving consistent and efficient contract management workflows. It also supports cross-functional procurement and legal operations initiatives and continuous improvement of legal and procurement processes.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or international law degree equivalent, such as an LL.B.
Active bar admission or global practicing license in good standing.
At least 5 years of related legal experience.
Knowledge of corporate law and commercial contracting methods.
Ability to manage complex negotiations and resolve contractual issues autonomously.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Data-based thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience creating templates, policies, or process improvements within a legal function.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data protection and privacy laws.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of procurement and vendor agreements, with a primary focus on consulting and staffing agreements.
Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risks, and business implications.
Manage escalations and resolve complex contractual issues autonomously.
Support Marketing and IT agreements as business needs dictate.
Develop and improve contract templates, policies, guidance, and processes.
Support cross-functional initiatives related to procurement and legal operations.
Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on contract matters.
Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement of legal and procurement workflows.