Sr. Director, Legal

We are looking for an experienced senior legal leader to oversee a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters for a global organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to key business stakeholders, guiding contract strategy, managing legal risk, and supporting sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of commercial agreements, strong negotiation capabilities, and a practical approach to advising cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial agreements to support business objectives while protecting the company’s interests.• Provide practical legal counsel on corporate matters, helping internal partners evaluate risk and maintain alignment with applicable laws and company standards.• Develop contract structures, fallback positions, and negotiation strategies that enable efficient deal execution across multiple business functions.• Advise leadership and operational teams on legal implications related to vendor, customer, licensing, and other business arrangements.• Establish and refine contract review processes, playbooks, and templates to improve consistency, speed, and quality in legal support.• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex contractual issues, balance legal exposure with commercial priorities, and drive informed decision-making.• Monitor changes in relevant legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable guidance for the business.• Support legal operations and process updates, including business-related workflow or system changes, when needed, to strengthen contracting and governance practices.Manage and provide leadership to a global team of commercial attorneys across multiple international jurisdictions.