Corporate Counsel – Business Legal
Assurant
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $103,800 - $204,400 per year
About the role
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, customer agreements, SaaS and technology licenses, and procurement arrangements.
- Provide legal advice to internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance in connection with commercial transactions.
- Lead and support B2B negotiations, ensuring favorable and defensible terms while maintaining strong business relationships.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Compliance, Risk Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to support business objectives.
- Support all aspects of contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution.
- Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions.
- Embed within assigned business units to understand strategic objectives, key risk drivers, and profitability levers.
- Identify and advise on potential legal risks impacting existing businesses, new ventures, and product offerings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active law license in good standing.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department advising on general business and commercial contractual matters.
- Experience supporting technology, insurance, or extended service contract businesses is preferred.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements.
- Highly autonomous and self-motivated, with strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
- Strong business acumen, including the ability to understand business strategy and basic financial concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and recommend sound, defensible solutions.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationrisk managementcompliancecontract lifecycle managementdispute resolutionlegal analysisbusiness strategyfinancial concepts
Soft Skills
autonomousself-motivatedjudgmentinitiativemulti-priority managementoral communicationwritten communicationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeJuris Doctor (JD)active law license