Senior Legal Counsel (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel, to support the legal function for a growing global organization providing procurement and extended workforce solutions.

Based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, this is a hands-on role for a lawyer who can balance legal risk with business objectives, provide practical guidance, and work effectively across a global organization.

What You’ll Do

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate client and partner agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, Data Security Agreements, NDAs, and technology agreements.
• Supplier Contracts: Provide legal guidance and support to the contracts management team overseeing a large global supplier network.
• Legal Operations: Help develop and improve legal processes, templates, contracting standards, and systems to support an efficient and scalable legal function.
• External Counsel: Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed for specialized matters and international operations.
• Disputes & Risk: Assist with commercial disputes, claims, and litigation in partnership with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Corporate Affairs: Support corporate governance, entity management, compliance activities, and other corporate initiatives.
• Business Partner: Provide practical legal guidance to management and business leaders on commercial, corporate, and risk-related matters.
• International Operations: Support legal matters involving global operations and expansion, coordinating with local counsel when appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license and membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar , preferably North Carolina or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of relevant legal experience , with meaningful in-house experience preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating B2B commercial agreements with clients, suppliers, or business partners.
• Solid commercial and corporate law experience, with exposure to employment, privacy, technology, and regulatory matters.
• Experience supporting a global or multi-jurisdictional organization is preferred.
• Experience in procurement, professional services, outsourcing, technology, or a related industry is an asset.
• Strong business judgment, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to understand business priorities and manage legal risk.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and effectively collaborate with senior leadership.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to join a growing global organization and play an important role in supporting its legal and corporate affairs activities. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, business teams, suppliers, and global clients while gaining broad exposure to commercial, corporate, and international legal matters.