Commercial Counsel Jobs

Explore Commercial Counsel opportunities with organizations seeking experienced legal professionals to guide business decisions and manage commercial risk. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you discover in-house legal roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

What Does a Commercial Counsel Do?

Commercial Counsel advises business teams on the legal aspects of commercial activity. Responsibilities often include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer, vendor, technology, and partnership agreements; identifying contractual risks; and developing practical solutions that support business objectives. The role may also involve advising on privacy, intellectual property, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a law degree, admission to a relevant bar, and experience with commercial contracts, negotiations, and risk analysis. Strong candidates communicate complex legal issues clearly, collaborate across departments, and balance thoughtful risk management with commercial priorities. Experience in a particular industry—such as technology, healthcare, finance, or manufacturing—may be valuable.

Career Opportunities

Commercial Counsel roles range from counsel positions focused on a specific product or business unit to senior and leadership roles overseeing legal support for broader commercial operations. Depending on the organization, opportunities may include Senior Commercial Counsel, Director-level positions, or paths toward Associate General Counsel and General Counsel roles.

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$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a legal leader, guiding complex consumer finance matters while fostering regulatory compliance and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence bus...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Support the General Counsel by managing corporate governance, financing, compliance, and M&A transactions while driving legal strategy and fostering collaboration across departments in a dynamic, grow...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic legal team to support global operations in renewable energy. Leverage your expertise in drafting and negotiating agreements while managing legal risks across diverse jurisdictions and p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Transform global legal operations by drafting and negotiating complex agreements, supporting subsidiaries across 20+ countries, and managing legal risks in the renewable energy sector. Join a dynamic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's delivering strategic legal support across diverse commercial and corporate matters, partnering with various departments to drive business growth while managing legal risks and ensur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$267K - $400K *

Empower our commercial legal function by providing strategic legal guidance on pre-launch and market access initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and support successful product la...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $268K *

Drive strategic legal counsel for Commercial Lending, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with teams across the organization to enhance business operations and support product...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $268K *

Shape the future of commercial lending as a legal leader, providing expert counsel and strategic guidance, while collaborating with various teams to mitigate risk and enhance operations for successful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by providing expert legal counsel on regulatory affairs and corporate transactions, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness across multiple platforms while supporting M&A ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Provide legal counsel on regulatory and transactional matters, structuring and negotiating agreements while ensuring compliance with FCC regulations. Play a key role in supporting M&A activities and g...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$226K - $310K *

Support and advise Global Human Resources on strategic employment law matters, managing compliance, investigations, and workforce strategies across diverse global regions to mitigate risks and promote...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $288K *

Engage in complex provider contract negotiations and legal support for healthcare networks. Collaborate with teams on regulatory matters, risk management, and dispute resolution while fostering positi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Transform vendor relationships by leading contract negotiations and managing the Contracts Administration Team. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks while enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading import/export activities, ensuring adherence to trade regulations, and driving operational efficiency across the region while collaborating with cross-functio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by providing legal counsel for sales and purchasing transactions, ensuring compliance and managing risks in a fast-paced tech environment. Collaborate with a global legal team to...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $180K *

Champion your legal expertise by supporting a dynamic team in navigating commercial, regulatory, and governance matters. Collaborate across functions to provide practical legal solutions in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $180K *

Transform your legal career by providing strategic counsel on commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and governance matters in a dynamic, technology-driven food business. Collaborate with stake...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading a team of legal professionals in a dynamic correctional environment, ensuring compliance with policies while advocating for inmate rights and public safety through effec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of corporate transactions by leading M&A efforts, advising executives, and managing complex negotiations and compliance processes, while ensuring the alignment of legal strategies wit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$194K - $263K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic legal advisor, providing essential support to commercial and operational teams in the pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring compliance and managing risks to...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $247K *

Transform your career by providing legal expertise in retail investment advisory and broker-dealer services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by leading firmwide business functions, enhancing profitability, and fostering strategic growth across multiple offices while collaborating with executive leadership...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by managing the full contracting lifecycle for our anaerobic digestion and industrial wastewater facilities. You will negotiate, structure, and execute agreements while collaborating...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Transform commercial contracting by leading lifecycle management of agreements across diverse sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure compliance, while provid...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $240K *

Drive compliance strategies and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure legal adherence in a highly regulated healthcare environment, providing expert advice on regulations and best practices to enha...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Commercial Counsel do?question toggle

    A Commercial Counsel advises an organization on the legal aspects of business transactions, including drafting and negotiating agreements, assessing contract risks, and helping teams meet commercial goals while managing legal exposure.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Commercial Counsel jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally require a law degree, bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction, and experience with commercial contracts and negotiations. Industry knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to provide practical business-focused advice are also commonly valued.

  • What types of contracts does a Commercial Counsel review?question toggle

    Depending on the organization, a Commercial Counsel may review customer and vendor agreements, software and technology contracts, licensing arrangements, partnership agreements, and other commercial documents.

  • What is the difference between Commercial Counsel and corporate counsel?question toggle

    Commercial Counsel typically focuses on contracts and transactions connected to a company's sales, purchasing, products, and partnerships. Corporate counsel may have a broader or different focus, such as governance, entity management, securities, or corporate transactions; responsibilities vary by employer.

  • How can I find Commercial Counsel jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review individual postings for compensation, location, seniority, and qualifications, since requirements and pay vary by employer.