Jobs in Gilbert, AZ

About the role

The Senior Counsel (Transactional-Contracts) reports directly to Shield’s General Counsel and supports the Office of General Counsel by serving as Shield’s legal advisor for corporate transactional matters, including commercial contracting, vendor management, customer agreements, strategic partnerships, and general corporate transactions. This role provides strategic legal analysis and guidance on contractual rights, obligations and risks, negotiates, drafts, reviews, and manages complex commercial agreements, oversees and contracting processes and contract lifecycle management programs, and partners with internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risk and ensure enterprise-wide adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Gilbert, Arizona, requiring in-person attendance at least two days per week. Base salary range: $150,000 – $225,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus up to 30% of base salary. This role is designed to grow into a Deputy GC function for the right person.

What you'll bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active bar license in Arizona in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of transactional practice.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
• We make employment decisions based on merit and business needs, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Shield Co.
• A proven track record of proactively identifying contractual and business risks and driving practical, business-aligned solutions from concept through execution is preferred.
• Experience implementing contract lifecycle management systems and contract governance programs is preferred.
• preferably in a business-law or corporate environment