About this opportunity
Brobston Group lists this Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Americas opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
Senior Legal Counsel will lead day-to-day commercial legal work for the Americas region, advising internal clients in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The role covers complex agreements across business functions and includes strategic risk guidance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior colleagues.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and vendor agreements across marketing, technology, facilities, logistics, sustainability, retail, and e-commerce.
Advise on emerging legal and regulatory developments, contractual risks, litigation, and commercial disputes.
Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, privacy, and business teams to identify and mitigate risks.
Create and maintain legal templates, playbooks, guidelines, and training materials; lead business trainings.
Manage outside counsel and contribute to legal knowledge-management and technology initiatives.
Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
Requirements
J.D. from a leading law school and membership in at least one state bar in good standing; New York admission strongly preferred.
At least 7 years of commercial transactional experience, including complex contract drafting, negotiation, and strategic counseling.
Experience in fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environments; retail or consumer products experience preferred.
Knowledge of e-commerce, digital platforms, data privacy, or technology transactions preferred.
Strong business judgment, communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and ability to manage multiple complex projects.
Experience with AI tools and prompting, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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