Counsel - Commercial Transactions

The Counsel, Commercial Transactions position provides enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities, with an emphasis on buy-side procurement contracts, technology transactions, and vendor management matters. This role partners closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, and business stakeholders across the enterprise and reports to the Associate Chief Counsel, Enterprise Corporate Law. The successful candidate will have experience negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial agreements, assessing legal and business risk, and providing practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Responsibilities Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements with domestic and international suppliers. Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions while balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives. Advise clients on commercial contracting matters, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance processes. Identify, assess, and provide recommendations regarding legal and contractual risks associated with third-party engagements. Support vendor dispute resolution efforts and negotiate resolutions that align with business objectives and risk tolerance. Develop, maintain, and enhance co