Overview
Commercial Counsel Jobs in Columbus, OH at Larson Maddox
Title: Commercial Counsel
Company: Larson Maddox
Location: Columbus, OH
Our client, a growing global automation/manufacturing company is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their legal team out of either Columbus or Pittsburgh. This individual will be expected to collaborate with a global c-suite team, work cross-functionally, and provide legal insight across the business.
Job Title: Commercial Counsel
Location: Columbus, Ohio -OR- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Work mode: 5-days a week on-site
Compensation: Base Salary: $130,000 – $150,000
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of deep experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements in an industrial, manufacturing, technology, or project-based environment and thrives in a fast-paced, international business setting.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Software licensing and technology agreements
- Distribution and supply agreements
- Installation and maintenance contracts
- Bid bonds, performance bonds, and related security instruments
- Customer proposals, tenders, and procurement documentation
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Partner directly with sales, operations, procurement, and business leadership teams to support strategic commercial transactions and customer opportunities.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks while balancing business objectives and operational realities.
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Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel throughout the contract lifecycle, from deal structuring through execution and performance.
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Develop and enhance contract templates, negotiation playbooks, approval processes, and other tools designed to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance that supports revenue growth and operational success.
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Support legal matters across multiple U.S. entities and a Canadian entity, ensuring contract compliance and alignment with applicable legal requirements.
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Collaborate with external counsel on dispute resolution, litigation, and other specialized legal matters as needed.
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Provide support for corporate governance, insurance, and risk management initiatives as part of the broader legal function.
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Promote effective contract management practices and legal risk awareness throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 5+ years of legal experience with a significant focus on commercial contracting and contract negotiation.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex customer, supplier, distribution, technology, and service agreements.
- Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, engineering, automation, or technology-driven businesses preferred.
- Familiarity with cross-border commercial matters involving the United States and Canada is highly desirable.
- Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
- Pragmatic, responsive, and solutions-oriented approach with exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
