Associate Corporate Counsel
Posting Start Date: 7/7/26
Posting Location: Ada (Grand Rapids), MI
Requisition ID: 43226
Job Title: Associate Corporate CounselDepartment / Division: Comm And Real Estate TransactionsSalary Range: $134,329 - $148,469Location: Ada, MI Day-to-day responsibilities include:- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including:
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- IT and technology contracts
- R&D and AI-related agreements
- Assessing legal and business risk while offering practical recommendations
- Advising internal stakeholders across multiple functions and global regions
- Supporting enterprise-wide initiatives, including AI governance and new market expansion
- Leading legal support for specific projects or compliance areas (e.g., compliance with the Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard )
- Managing and documenting contract matters within Amway's matter management systems
- Contributing to dispute resolution efforts, when needed
- Identifying opportunities to improve legal processes and drive efficiencies
Tools & Environment:- Microsoft Office Suite
- Matter management tools (e.g., Passport)
- Fast-paced, high-volume environment with broad organizational exposure
Travel:- Minimal (occasional conferences or meetings)
Required Qualifications:- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution
- Licensed to practice law (or ability to obtain licensure)
- Ideal minimum of 3 years of legal experience (5+ years preferred)
- Experience with contract review, drafting, and negotiation
- Exposure to commercial, technology, and/or corporate legal matters
Skills to Be Successful in the Role:- Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
- Effective negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
- Curiosity and initiative to explore new areas (e.g., AI, global business models)
- Thoughtful, methodical decision-making approach
- Commitment to integrity and sound judgment
What's Special About this TeamThis team supports commercial services and global acquisitions, partnering across the organization to provide legal guidance on high-impact initiatives and third party relationships. The group operates at the center of the business, working on projects that span regions and functions.
What makes this opportunity unique:- Broad exposure: Work with teams across the globe and across business functions
- Meaningful impact: Help shape key business decisions and enterprise initiatives
- Continuous learning: Gain experience in emerging areas like AI, global expansion, and new technologies
- Collaborative environment: Build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor across the organization
- Career growth: Opportunities to expand your expertise and grow within the company
- Strong culture: A people-focused environment that values diversity, inclusion, and long-term career development
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location.
