Legal Counsel, Contracts Manager

Legal Counsel As Legal Counsel, you will be a critical part of the in-house legal team, responsible for overseeing commercial contract lifecycle management while minimizing organizational risk. You will support cross-functional stakeholders in contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation support—ensuring business continuity and legal integrity.

Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts through execution • Act as primary contact for contract terms, issue resolution, and redline management • Maintain contract database and ensure accurate storage in contract management systems • Support compliance, governance, and litigation across business functions • Drive improvements in legal operations, documentation, and risk mitigation

Minimum Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school • Active bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction • 3+ years' experience in commercial contract law within corporate or manufacturing environments • Proficiency in contract negotiation, legal software tools, and stakeholder engagement

Core Tools & Systems Contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms · DocuSign or digital signature tools · Microsoft Office Suite · SharePoint · Legal operations systems · Compliance tracking tools · RFP software · Redlining tools · Legal document repositories · ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Preferred Skills • Experience with litigation and dispute resolution • Background in consumer goods or manufacturing industries • Familiarity with international contract law or cross-border transactions

Location Charlotte, NC|Onsite

Compensation & Schedule • Competitive • Full-time, exempt • W2

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr