Commercial Counsel

Description:

As A Manufacturing Company Commercial Counsel you will be responsible for supporting a rapidly growing business development organization leading negotiations, deploying creative strategies to support efficient ramp of Group14's sales organization. The role joins our growing legal team supporting a global operation. In addition to sales agreements the Commercial Counsel will be responsible for counseling on a range of commercial agreements and building processes to scale with Group14.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop a leadership role in Group14's commercial contracting operations by building consensus and balancing risk and commercial success.
• Advise cross-functional partners including business development and senior leadership to identify and mitigate risk in commercial agreements.
• Lead drafting, negotiating, and revising of a wide variety of contracts with a focus on sales agreements and including supplier and vendor agreements.
• Prepare and deliver training, communications, and presentations to employees, management, and executives to drive policy.
• Own, improve, and maintain Group14's commercial contract templates and related playbooks.

What We're Looking For:

• Candidates must have 3+ years drafting and negotiating complex sales agreements in a manufacturing, energy, or green-technology company with an emphasis on handling commercial sales OR 5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience must include shaping negotiation strategy and focus across company stakeholders (maintain the playbook).
• A demonstrated ability to understand market terms and where needed identify creative solutions
• Proficiency in B2B commercial transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills when communicating at all levels across the company.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comfort with the uncertainty associated with building a business.
• Juris Doctorate and in good standing with at least one state bar required.

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