Corporate Lawyer – Legal Counsel Expert

EcoVadis

Legal Counsel Expert at EcoVadis providing legal support for transactional and compliance matters. Leading legal guidance for commercial agreements and advising stakeholders across the organization.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas City • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice and guidance on commercial agreements, particularly in SaaS negotiations, while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Capable of monitoring regulatory developments and training sales teams on legal matters.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)10 Years Experience as Transactional LawyerSaaS NegotiationsContract Drafting and NegotiationActive License to Practice Law in the U.S.

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceContract ReviewCommercial AgreementsNegotiation SkillsRegulatory MonitoringContract DraftingTraining and DevelopmentRisk AssessmentWorkflow ManagementCollaboration with Legal Counsel

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationApproachabilityProfessional Correspondence

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

SaaS AgreementsContract AddendaNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)Termination LettersInsurance BrokersCommercial SolutionsSales Team TrainingLegal ComplianceContractual EndorsementsEcoVadis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice, serving as lead lawyer on legal requests
Provide legal guidance on contract risks and commercial solutions, helping Sales team identify appropriate approaches while balancing business objectives and legal requirements
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, contract addenda, NDAs, termination letters and other customer-facing documents
Maintain contract templates, oversee internal approval workflows, and collaborate with insurance brokers on contractual endorsements
Provide ongoing training and training sessions to the Americas Sales Team on legal matters
Monitor regulatory developments impacting EcoVadis business, assess potential implications and risks, and provide timely updates and recommendations on actions needed to address upcoming requirements
Coordinate external legal counsel support
Perform other duties as reasonably needed and directed by Senior Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association accredited law school
10 years of experience as a U.S. practicing transactional lawyer, including at least 3 years of SaaS negotiations
Active license to practice law in the United States
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, negotiation and contract drafting skills, including the ability to correspond professionally and be approachable with legal advice tailored appropriately to the audience, both across EcoVadis and with contracting counterparty legal representatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
Flexible working hours
Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
Access to professional mental health support
Referral bonus policy
Learning and development
Sustainability events and community involvement
Peer recognition program
Employee-led resource groups
Great 401K matching program
Medical coverage benefits for you and your dependents including health, vision and dental
Monthly Allowance for electricity and Internet
Hybrid work organization (from the office or from home)