Corporate Counsel

Kion Group AG

$112K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in commercial transactions, ideally in-house or in law firm settings
  • Proven track record in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Strong grasp of contract law and risk allocation
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as legal advisor to Sales and business teams during contracting
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements of varying types
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks while aligning with business goals
  • Collaborate with multiple teams for successful contract negotiations
  • Advise on critical contractual provisions and compliance matters
  • Develop contract templates and negotiation strategies to enhance process efficiency
  • Monitor legal developments and advise on potential impacts

Benefits

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities
Full Job Description
As Corporate Counsel, you will join our in-house legal team as a trusted advisor to the Sales organization and other business functions, helping the company achieve its commercial goals while appropriately managing legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. You will advise on a broad range of commercial transactions and support business initiatives across a multifaceted global enterprise.

In this role, you will support sophisticated contract negotiations, advise on commercial and operational matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering clear, practical, and timely legal advice in a fast-paced global environment.

We offer:
Job Description
  • Career Development

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Transparency

  • Global Opportunities

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $112,875 - $150,550 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales and business teams throughout the customer contracting process
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, customer terms and conditions, statements of work, software and service agreements, confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, and partner or reseller agreements
  • Identify risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives while protecting company interests
  • Partner with Sales, Finance, Project Execution, Procurement, Compliance, IT, and other partners to support contract negotiations and successful project execution
  • Advise on key contractual provisions, including liability allocation, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property, payment terms, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to improve consistency, efficiency, and governance throughout the contracting process
  • Support legal operations initiatives, contract lifecycle management activities, policy development, and employee training programs
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on potential impacts and risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with external counsel when niche legal expertise or local jurisdiction support is required

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
  • 3 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions, preferably within an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination of both
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
  • Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and customer contracting
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and deliver practical, business-oriented advice
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems; experience with Icertis is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting a global or multinational organization
  • Experience within industrial, manufacturing, automation, technology, logistics, or equipment-related industries
  • Familiarity with software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, equipment sales, or professional services contracting
  • Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, or other regulatory matters relevant to commercial transactions
  • Experience developing contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, or legal training programs
  • Spanish and/or French language proficiency

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