Commercial Counsel - Sales Support

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview By becoming a part of the Motorola Americas Commercial legal team, you become a part of helping public safety and commercial customers obtain the products and services needed for the moments that matter. From the legal procurement team working with subcontractors and vendor to obtain the supplies needed to run the business, to the legal pre-sales team negotiating contracts with customers, to the post-sales project team to complete our contracts as contracted on time and on budget, our team assist supports and facilitates the innovation and business efforts of Motorola Solutions. Job Description The Commercial Counsel is responsible for the preparation of Request for Proposal responses, the negotiation, interpretation and/or administration of contracts, subcontracts and licensing agreements; prepares contracts for review and ensures compliance with company policy as well as applicable laws/regulations. A key responsibility of the position will be to drive and implement robust risk management. This role develops negotiation strategies with internal business partners, evaluates risk exposure, and makes recommendations to business partners or legal counsel. Job Responsibilities Draft, review, edit, finalize and negotiate routine transactional agreements to meet business and legal requirements. Agreements include sales/supply and reseller/distribution agreements; end user license agreements, professional services agreements, hosting agreements, Software as a Service (SaaS) and subscription agreements, and statements of work (SOWs). May work on the following types of agreements: telecom agreements, maintenance agreements, consulting and advisory agreements, outsourcing, and other technology agreements. Manage contract documentation/approval flows to ensure consistency with internal processes. Assist with contract disputes, including understanding the issues, researching and providing guidance on solutions, drafting settlement agreements. Research and respond to general legal inquiries from the business that may relate to contract disputes, regulatory issues and new business initiatives. Provide counsel and guidance for the accomplishment of overall business objectives of the Company, while fully complying with applicable laws and regulations and avoiding unacceptable risks; perform informed cost-benefit analysis when identifying risks. This includes supporting the business and product development processes by providing key inputs and advice on legal risks and issues, prioritizing risks and ensuring compliance with government and customer-imposed requirements. Maintain, revise and/or update contract templates. Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices. Works under general supervision of manager. Exercises reasonable judgment to determine when to elevate complex matters or decisions to manager. Desired Skills/Qualifications Requires a Juris Doctor Degree. Admission to the Bar of at least one state is required or admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction if international equivalent. 2+ years of experience in corporate transactional, contracts negotiations and/or commercial transactional experience, preferably with background in technology matters, including software licensing, subscription and hosted environments, telecom, governments contracts and or intellectual property. Some experience working with legal policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to identify potential legal issues. Some experience approaching legal matters with a sense of pragmatism and flexibility to recommend solutions that enable our company's success while protecting its legacy and future. Strong negotiation, consultation, and analytical skills. Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (including written and verbal). Ability to participate and collaborate in meetings with customers, vendors, attorneys, management, and other third parties with regard to negotiation of agreements and general problem solving. Business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business objectives and anticipate the legal issues that could arise. Well organized, detail oriented and adept in a fast-paced environment. Required to work with the highest level of ethics and discretion. Drive results and execution: Identifies issues and raises them so that appropriate actions can be taken to resolve problems or improve the client experience. Think strategically: Aligns own work with broader business strategies and goals; Stays aware of the business implications of market and industry trends. Collaborates: Ensures understanding of how own role fits into the bigger picture, and works with others to advance individual and team goals; seeks information and other points of view, respectfully listens and considers them, even if they are different from one's own; and quickly responds to needs and promotes ideas with energy, urgency and personal commitment. We will be accepting applications between 9/2026 and 11/2026. Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Basic Requirements Juris Doctorate Degree Admission to the bar of at least one state 2+ years of legal experience Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S.Benefitsinclude Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays GenerousPaid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan PaidParental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team. We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you. #J-18808-Ljbffr