A highly respected, multi-billion-dollar leader in the global food and agriculture space is seeking a Commercial Contracts Attorney to join its in-house legal team on a 6–9 month contract basis, with potential for extension. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a corporate counsel who serves as the primary point of contact for legal matters. The role will focus heavily on commercial contracting and business-facing legal support across a complex, international organization. The team is known for being collaborative, approachable, and deeply integrated with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and support negotiation of a high volume of commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, sales, and licensing agreements
- Partner closely with internal teams to provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance on contract terms, risk, and business considerations
- Advise on contract interpretation, including potential breach scenarios and risk mitigation strategies
- Support domestic and international commercial transactions and agreements
- Assist in updating and improving contract templates and standard forms
- Provide general legal support on regulatory, labeling, and operational issues as they arise
- Coordinate with outside counsel as needed (no direct litigation responsibilities)
- Work closely with the Corporate Counsel to help manage workflow and legal requests across the business
Qualifications
- J.D. required; active bar license in good standing
- Approximately 5–6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting
- Strong background in commercial contracts with experience supporting business-facing legal functions
- Ability to operate as a generalist and handle a variety of legal issues with sound judgment
- Real estate experience is a plus, but not required
- Experience in food, agriculture, manufacturing, or other regulated industries is a plus
- California experience or familiarity with California-based businesses preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance
- Personable, collaborative, and relationship-oriented with strong stakeholder management skills