How You'll Contribute:As the Legal Counsel at Diversified, you will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as a strategic legal advisor to our sales, operations, procurement, and leadership teams. In this remote role, approximately 75% of your responsibilities will focus on commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a broad range of commercial agreements. Your advice will be crucial in supporting daily business operations, helping the company balance commercial objectives with legal compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Virtual U.S. position; preferred work location/time zone is Eastern (EST/ET) or Central (CST/CT).What You'll Do:- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, consulting agreements, and other business contracts.
- Advise business leaders on commercial, operational, compliance, and corporate matters.
- Identify legal risks and provide solutions that enable business objectives.
- Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, and other cross-functional teams to facilitate business transactions.
- Assist in managing litigation, claims, disputes, and outside legal counsel.
- Support corporate governance activities, including legal entity management, corporate records, and board documentation.
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic business initiatives as needed.
- Monitor changes in applicable laws and regulations and advise business leaders on potential impacts.
- Develop, review, and update corporate policies, contract templates, and legal procedures.
- Support compliance initiatives, including ethics, anti-corruption, privacy, and regulatory compliance programs.
- Participate in internal investigations and provide legal guidance regarding risk mitigation.
- Deliver legal training and education to business leaders and associates on key legal and compliance topics.
- Perform other legal duties as assigned.
Competencies, Skills and Experiences- Business Partnership - Builds trusted relationships by providing practical, solution-oriented legal guidance that supports business objectives while managing risk.
- Legal Judgment - Applies sound legal analysis and professional judgment to evaluate complex issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Negotiation & Communication - Negotiates contracts effectively and communicates legal concepts clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Risk Management - Identifies legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and develops proactive strategies to minimize exposure.
- Integrity & Professionalism - Demonstrates the highest ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, and exercises sound judgment in all interactions.
Decision Making Authority- Determines appropriate legal positions and contract language within established company guidelines.
- Advises business leaders on legal risk, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements.
- Recommends legal strategies to mitigate business and regulatory risk.
- Escalates significant legal, regulatory, litigation, or compliance matters to the General Counsel as appropriate.
- Selects and manages outside counsel within approved scope and budget.
What You'll Bring:Education/ Certifications:- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
- Active license to practice law and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Required Skills/Qualifications:- 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters, with a focus on commercial transactions.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and privacy laws.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
- A high level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently with a commitment to client services and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing all aspects of commercial transactions. International and/or governmental contract experience helpful.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
#Li-RemoteWhat We Offer:We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:
- Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family's needs
- HSA & HRA company contributions
- Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
Company-paid benefits- Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off - 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
- 401k with company match
- Paid maternity leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
- Commuter benefits
- And much more
