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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$115K - $165K *

Empower a high-performing team by overseeing conflicts and new business intake operations. Manage team development, enhance service quality, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance wi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Manage the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with ethical standards. Drive performance metrics, employee development, and innovative process improvem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Take ownership of the Conflicts and New Business Intake function by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards, driving service excellence, and fostering stron...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Elevate the efficiency of conflicts research and new business intake processes, managing team performance and service quality while driving innovative improvements to meet the Firm's ethical and opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Accelerate team success by leading the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, enhancing business intake processes, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with ethical standards...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in conflicts management and new business intake. Oversee daily operations, ensure quality service, and drive process improvements while supporting ethical complia...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Champion the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, driving performance, service quality, and process improvement in the New Business Intake process to align with ethical standards and support the Fi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $165K *

Contribute to high-stakes product liability cases by leveraging your expertise in depositions, motions, and trial preparation. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive successful outcomes and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$221K - $267K *

Pioneer strategic legal guidance as the chief advisor, overseeing legal services and managing a team to support operational and regulatory objectives for a public agency, while ensuring compliance and...

3 weeks ago

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

$86K - $121K *

Transform creative compliance by managing rights and documentation for all assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal and brand standards are met while safeguarding intellectual p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$239K - $383K *

Empower your career by leading global competition law compliance initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations in a dynamic business...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $383K *

Strategize and oversee global competition law compliance, partnering with business leaders to drive innovation while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations. Lead risk assessments, training initiat...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by managing a team dedicated to optimizing conflicts research and new business intake processes. Lead initiatives to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and employee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$223K - $302K *

Innovate with a dynamic legal team to guide AI and emerging tech products from concept to launch. Collaborate across departments to provide practical legal insights and develop tools that enhance work...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $240K *

Pioneer the future of legal talent management by leading recruitment and development for IP professionals. Oversee onboarding, retention, and associate satisfaction while collaborating with stakeholde...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in legal talent recruitment and development for IP practice groups, managing the full lifecycle of hiring, onboarding, and retention of associates and patent professionals while foster...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Lead the recruitment and development of legal talent in IP practices. Oversee onboarding, integration, and retention strategies for associates and patent professionals, ensuring alignment with firm go...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Champion the recruitment and development of legal talent in IP practices, overseeing the full lifecycle of hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies while fostering strong relationships with stakeh...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Transform the legal talent landscape by leading recruitment and development for IP Litigation and Patent professionals. Drive strategies, enhance associate integration, and foster a collaborative envi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to lead legal recruiting and associate development for IP practice groups. Oversee full-cycle recruitment, enhance associate retention, and foster relationships with law schools an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Lead the recruitment and development of legal talent in IP practice areas, overseeing the full lifecycle of hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies while fostering strong relationships with stake...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team and enhance your legal expertise through intensive research and document review, contributing to varying phases of litigation and providing critical support to att...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $195K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex insurance coverage litigation, managing multiple cases from intake to settlement. Develop strategies, provide legal advice, and assist in business development eff...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$255K - $309K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal counsel for complex business development transactions. Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure effective deal execution and ri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $309K *

Explore a senior-level role providing strategic legal counsel and transactional support for business development. Lead complex agreements, mentor attorneys, and collaborate with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.