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LAZ Parking

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

LAZ Parking, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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LAZ Parking

is one of the largest and fastest-growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country and is the expert in parking. We are also a people‑first company. Our mission is to create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients. If you’re looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best – contact us today!

Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Position Overview The

Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

reports to General Counsel and is a key member of the legal department, providing legal guidance on a wide range of transactions, with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sales and vendor agreements. This role works closely with the sales, procurement, and other business teams to enable objectives while mitigating legal risk and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Contract Management : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including:

Management, Lease, Operating, and License Agreements

Vendor and Service Provider Contracts

Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Statements of Work (SOWs)

Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Legal advice : Advise internal stakeholders, including sales and procurement teams, on contract interpretation, legal risk, company policies, and negotiation strategy.

Process improvement : Assist in developing and implementing standardized contract templates, playbooks, and processes to improve efficiency and consistency in commercial contracting.

Negotiation support : Directly engage in and lead negotiation efforts with clients, vendors, and other third parties to finalize contract terms.

Dispute resolution : Assist in resolving contractual disputes or breaches that may arise with clients or vendors.

Compliance : Ensure commercial contracts comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including data privacy laws.

Cross‑functional collaboration : Collaborate with various departments, such as finance, operations, and IT, to ensure contract terms align with business goals and operational needs.

Training and guidance : Provide legal training and guidance to business teams on commercial law issues, contract terms, and best practices.

Record‑keeping : Maintain organized and accurate records of executed contracts and other related legal documents.

Requirements Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the bar and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Experience

2-4 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.

Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and risk allocation.

Skills

Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound business judgment.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders (internal and external).

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E‑Verify.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industry: Real Estate, Legal Services, and Freight and Package Transportation

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