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Job description
We're looking for a Legal Counsel, Commercial to join our in-houselegal team and take real ownership of the contracts that power our business.This role sits at the center of how deals get done at Buyers Edge Platform drafting, negotiating and closing commercial agreements across every one of ourdivisions.
We're a lean legal team supporting a fast-growing company, so you canexpect meaningful responsibility early, varied work across business units, andmentorship from senior counsel — without billable hours.
You won't be tucked away reviewing redlines in isolation. You'll beembedded with sales, product and operations as their day-to-day legal partner —the person they call when a deal needs to move, a term needs a second look, ora customer pushes back. Your job is to keep business moving while protectingthe Company, and to know the difference between a risk worth flagging and apoint worth conceding.
The right person is commercially minded, writes clearly, and focuses onpractical solutions to business problems. You're comfortable exercisingjudgment and know when to escape.
Who are we?
Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing thefoodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. Weare dedicated to empowering operators across restaurants, hotels, healthcare,senior living, education and beyond with efficiency and unprecedentedvisibility into their spend. With a robust portfolio of over a dozen brands,our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline operations and drive growthfor our clients.
This position will be hybrid based out of our Waltham, MA; Lake Worth, FL;or Chicago, IL offices. We are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visasnow or in the future.
Your Impact:
Draft and negotiate commercialagreements across DPN, SaaS, Supply Chain, Consulting, and ancillaryfoodservice verticals
Serve as a primary day-to-daylegal point of contact for assigned contract types and business units,partnering with sales, product, and operations to keep deals moving andaligned to business objectives
Identify and mitigate legal riskin commercial transactions, developing negotiation positions that protectthe Company while supporting business objectives
Support improvements to contractmanagement processes, including adoption of new technology and templatestandardization
Contribute revisions to standardcontract templates, tailored to the distinct needs of each business unit,under the direction of the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel
Stay current on regulationsaffecting the DPN, SaaS, and foodservice sectors, and ensure agreementscomply with relevant laws and industry practice
Build capability in adjacentareas over time, including privacy matters, litigation support, and ouractive M&A pipeline, with supervision and support from senior counsel
What You Bring:
Juris Doctor (JD) from anaccredited law school
Active license to practice law ingood 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 negotiationskills, and the judgment to know which points are worth fighting for
Strong analytical instincts, withdemonstrated initiative, judgment, and discretion
Attention to detail and theability to carry a project from start to finish
Ability to handle high volume andcompeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
Strong interpersonal skills andthe ability to build trust with internal stakeholders, external clients,and cross-functional partners at every level
Comfort in a lean legal teamwhere initiative, flexibility, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude areessential
Familiarity with AI-assistedlegal tools and good judgment about when to use them
Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeSuite or related software
Nice-to-Have:
Exposure to GPO, SaaS,procurement, or foodservice contracting
Experience with a contractlifecycle management (CLM) platform
Any exposure to M&Adiligence, data privacy, or multi-entity environments
Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here? Studies have shown thatwomen, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are lesslikely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At BuyersEdge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building adiverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about thisrole but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualificationin the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just theright candidate for this position or others with us!
What's In This For You:
Great benefits from day one. Weoffer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, andmore—plus a 401(k) with company match.
Grow with us. Enjoy strongtraining, development, and competitive pay.
Work-life balance. Our flexiblePTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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