Counsel - Commercial & Compliance

Counsel, Commercial ContractsDrive Operational ExcellenceAt Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Counsel, Commercial Contracts to join our team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience.In this role, the successful candidate will provide strategic legal counsel across the procurement contracting pipeline, balancing business opportunity with legal risk. Working with the Director and Counsel, Commercial Contracts, this role partners across Legal, Procurement, Operations, IT, Marketing, and HR to efficiently review and negotiate a high volume of diverse agreements—from services, confidentiality, and SaaS agreements to licenses, events, HR/benefits, technical, and AI-related contracts.What You’ll DoDraft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial and technical contracts, using a consistent, risk-based approach that is aligned with the firm’s established legal standards.Ensure contract intake is complete, accurate, and business-ready for efficient legal review.Support Procurement with SLAs, training, playbooks, and practical legal guidance.Serve as a trusted advisor on supplier contracts, risk management, terms, and disputes.Escalate complex legal and risk matters to appropriate firm counsel.Partner with stakeholders to develop and maintain supplier contracting policies, standards, and compliance practices.Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend proactive updates.Help develop and maintain firm-wide supplier contract templates.Support contracting training and knowledge-sharing across the firm.Strong command of contract terms, regulatory requirements, IT, and data management.Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.Strong project, time, and change management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines.Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and care.Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience providing contract legal counseling, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.Preferred QualificationsExperience developing contract negotiation playbooks, processes, and training.Proven experience drafting and negotiating AI-related agreements.Join a collaborative, high-performing Commercial Contracts team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. C.Type: Full time