Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Company: Axiom
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Take the next step in your career with the leading global alternative legal services provider. Don't compromise.
Over twenty years ago, Axiom started a movement to change the face of the legal industry. Today we continue to break boundaries with a combination of top-tier legal talent and globally recognized F500 clients. Trusted by the leading brands around the world, Axiomites gain access to the highest quality legal work while maintaining control over what and how much work they take on. Axiom puts its people first, attracting those who are thoughtful, caring and collaborative. We strive for excellence in everything we do and value integrity and our people above all else.
Prioritize the life you deserve with the legal work you love.
We are looking for lawyers who are passionate about innovation to work as Commercial Contracts Lawyers with some of the world's largest energy, technology, consumer goods, and professional services companies. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex legal challenges on a global scale.
Responsibilities:

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• Working with and advising corporate clients directly, as well as the ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice.
  
• The ability to thrive in a large, fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment.
  
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
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  • 3+ years of significant transactional experience, preferably in an in-house environment, negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including but not limited to procurement, customer/sales agreements, NDAs, and MSAs.
    
  • Experience working independently and cross-functionally.
    
  • Experience taking on complex projects.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    
  • Active membership and good standing in the state in which you currently reside.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
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    • Experience creating contract templates and/or experience managing contract databases is a plus.
      
      Compensation, Benefits & Location:
      This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
      Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
      Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom's legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
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      Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
      Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.
      
      Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at .
      Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
      By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
      

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