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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$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...

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  •   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

$218K - $291K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal guidance on real estate transactions, ensuring efficient collaboration across teams while managing complex agreements and compliance throughout the transac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$218K - $291K *

Elevate your legal career by providing strategic guidance on real estate transactions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing outside counsel to drive efficiency and risk management i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal counsel on corporate, financing, and governance matters. Collaborate across functions to mitigate risks and advance business objectives while managing comp...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $350K *

Transform your career as a strategic legal advisor, guiding commercial transactions, employment matters, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic startup environment. Collaborate with C-suite leaders t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $151K *

Transform complex intellectual property disputes into strategic solutions. This role requires deep litigation expertise and collaboration across teams to protect and enforce technology rights while ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower legal operations as a Junior Counsel, collaborating across corporate, commercial, and employment law at an innovative AI-native law firm. Develop vital skills, manage diverse legal matters, an...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$161K - $202K *

Take ownership of the patent function, managing strategy and portfolio while advising on open source and IP matters. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure effective protection and comp...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$161K - $202K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic patent portfolio, driving strategy and collaboration across engineering and legal teams while fostering a culture of innovation and approachability in intellectua...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $200K *

Join a dynamic legal team and provide strategic guidance on construction law, ensuring contract compliance and mitigating risks across projects. Collaborate with internal teams to support business obj...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining litigation strategy in complex pharmaceutical matters. Lead diverse cases, manage outside counsel, and provide proactive legal advice to mitigate risks while navigating a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining litigation strategy across diverse pharmaceutical matters, focusing on product liability, class actions, and government investigations. Drive proactive legal advice and m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Manager-Level Patent Counsel, driving innovative legal strategies to protect and monetize intellectual property. Collaborate across teams to enhance Whirlpool's produ...

1 week ago

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

$191K - $207K *

Champion corporate governance and legal processes while supporting strategic financial initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks, paving the way for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex litigation management, providing strategic legal guidance and risk assessment while collaborating across functions to resolve disputes and protect business interests in a fas...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $146K *

Optimize legal content creation by leveraging your Commercial Law expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop practical resources for Canadian legal professionals, ensuring high-quality, rel...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$239K - $303K *

Elevate Cisco's compliance culture by leading the Regional Ethics & Compliance team. Drive strategic initiatives, mitigate risks, and advise executives on compliance matters across EMEA, APJC, and LAT...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$239K - $303K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our regional Ethics & Compliance program, providing strategic guidance to executives while managing a diverse team across EMEA, APJC, and LATAM to ensure alignment with gl...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.