Associate General Counsel, Commercial

BusPatrol

Commercial attorney negotiating contracts for BusPatrol’s AI-powered school bus safety platform. Supporting public-sector procurement, contract administration, and operational legal needs across the United States.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, with a strong focus on public-sector contracting and compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities while exercising sound legal judgment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeCommercial Agreement NegotiationPublic-Sector ContractingContract Lifecycle ManagementStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Drafting Commercial AgreementsReviewing ContractsNegotiating AgreementsContract AdministrationLegal Risk IdentificationIndemnification ProvisionsLimitation Of LiabilityInsurance ProvisionsConfidentiality ProvisionsPerformance Provisions

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailCollaborationAdaptabilitySound Legal And Business Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management SystemsLegal TemplatesContracting Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Public ProcurementGovernment ContractingTransactional SupportIn-House Legal WorkSchool DistrictsMunicipalitiesVendorsConsultantsTechnology ProvidersOperationally Complex Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with school districts, municipalities, counties, vendors, consultants, technology providers, and other commercial partners
Support day-to-day commercial contracting, including contract markups, negotiations, amendments, renewals, and internal legal requests
Assist with public-sector contracting, procurement-related agreements, RFP responses, and governmental contracting compliance
Partner with sales, operations, finance, procurement, and customer success on contract execution and legal operations
Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate higher-risk or non-standard issues
Interpret and negotiate indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, confidentiality, and performance provisions
Support contract administration and tracking, including renewal deadlines, contractual obligations, and compliance matters
Use legal templates, playbooks, and contracting processes for efficient agreement review
Collaborate with senior legal team members on escalated matters, strategic initiatives, disputes, and complex legal issues
Stay informed about commercial contracting, public procurement, and state and local government contracting practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Must be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Approximately 5–7 years of relevant legal experience
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
Experience involving commercial contracting, transactional support, or in-house legal work preferred
Experience with public-sector customers, school districts, municipalities, or government procurement processes preferred
Familiarity with public procurement concepts, government contracting requirements, and commercial agreement structures preferred
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and exercise sound legal and business judgment
Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and standard legal workflows preferred
Experience supporting technology, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, or operationally complex businesses is a plus
Must be responsive, adaptable, and comfortable managing a high volume of agreements and competing deadlines
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Travel less than 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Unlimited PTO
Purpose-driven career working to protect children and improve public safety
Opportunity to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork
Mission-driven team leveraging AI and smart technology for social good
Inclusive and diverse environment