Legal Counsel / Conseillere juridique

Savaria

$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Law degree and active member of US Bar
  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in a similar position or private practice
  • Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial transactions
  • Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements including construction and service contracts
  • Identify opportunities to streamline contracting processes and improve efficiency
  • Support dispute resolution efforts and contract interpretation issues
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations departments
  • Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to executive leadership

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional growth
  • Opportunities to engage in strategic initiatives across departments
  • Supportive of continuous learning and skill development
Full Job Description
Position : Legal Counsel

Department : Legal services

Location : 70 Commerce Center, Greenville, SC 29615Greenville, SC

Position Summary :

Legal Counsel serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Sales organization and executive leadership team, providing practical, business-focused legal guidance that enables growth while managing risk. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, with large portion being construction and service contracts. This role partners closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, Projects, and Executive Leadership teams to support strategic business initiatives, accelerate contract execution, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical legal expertise with excellent business judgment, communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to:
    • Construction Agreements
    • Government (US and Canada) Contracts
    • Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
    • Sales Agreements
    • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
    • Vendor and supplier agreements
  • Identify opportunities to streamline contracting processes and improve efficiency.
  • Support dispute resolution efforts and contract interpretation issues when they arise.

Professional Requirements:

Education: Bachelor of Law degree and active member of US Bar.

Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in a similar position or in private practice with similar mandates.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial transactions.
  • Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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