Senior Legal Counsel

The Senior Counsel – Sales Operations provides strategic legal support to a multinational manufacturer’s North American sales organization. This role advises on day-to-day commercial activities, promotional initiatives, employment matters, and corporate governance. Acting as a key partner and deputy to the Head of Legal, the Senior Counsel helps optimize policies and processes while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Counsel sales teams on commercial contracts, pricing programs, promotions, and customer-facing initiatives; Review and negotiate sales, distribution, supply, and marketing agreements; Provide guidance on advertising, promotional materials, and product claims; Support corporate governance, compliance programs, and employment-related matters; Improve legal processes, develop templates and playbooks, and support operational efficiency; Mentor junior legal talent and serve as a strategic sounding board to the Head of Legal.

Requirements

J.D. degree and license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting; Strong commercial contracting and business counseling experience.

Nice to have

Experience in manufacturing and multinational environments