Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Counsel
Location: Burbank, CA
Salary: $175,000 - $190,000
Skills: Commercial Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Transactions, M&A Support, Manufacturing
About the Company / The Opportunity:
We are a diversified global organization with operations across multiple industries and a long history of growth through strategic acquisitions and business expansion. We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to join our legal team and provide practical, business-focused legal support across a broad range of commercial and operational matters. This role offers significant exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams while supporting a dynamic portfolio of domestic and international businesses.
Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, leasing, financing, and real estate-related contracts.
• Provide practical legal guidance to business leaders and internal stakeholders on commercial matters.
• Advise on complex contractual, transactional, and strategic business matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other corporate transactions as needed.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate legal support across multiple business functions.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as business needs evolve.
Must-Have Skills:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California bar membership or ability to serve as in-house counsel in California.
• 2+ years of in-house or law firm experience handling commercial contracts.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong business judgment and a practical approach to legal issues.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Background supporting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, industrial, or similar.
• Experience working with multi-entity or global organizations.