In this role, you will support sophisticated contract negotiations, advise on commercial and operational matters, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business success. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound judgment, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of delivering clear, practical, and timely legal advice in a fast-paced global environment.We offer:
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $112,875 - $150,550 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales and business teams throughout the customer contracting process
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including master sales agreements, customer terms and conditions, statements of work, software and service agreements, confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, and partner or reseller agreements
- Identify risks and recommend practical solutions that support business objectives while protecting company interests
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Project Execution, Procurement, Compliance, IT, and other partners to support contract negotiations and successful project execution
- Advise on key contractual provisions, including liability allocation, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property, payment terms, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to improve consistency, efficiency, and governance throughout the contracting process
- Support legal operations initiatives, contract lifecycle management activities, policy development, and employee training programs
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on potential impacts and risk mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with external counsel when niche legal expertise or local jurisdiction support is required
What We Are Looking ForRequired Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
- 3 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions, preferably within an in-house legal department, law firm, or a combination of both
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and customer contracting
- Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and deliver practical, business-oriented advice
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems; experience with Icertis is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a global or multinational organization
- Experience within industrial, manufacturing, automation, technology, logistics, or equipment-related industries
- Familiarity with software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, equipment sales, or professional services contracting
- Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, or other regulatory matters relevant to commercial transactions
- Experience developing contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, or legal training programs
- Spanish and/or French language proficiency is a plus
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
- 3 to 6 years of experience supporting commercial transactions
- Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial risk allocation, and customer contracting
- Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical, business-oriented advice
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems
- Experience with Icertis
- Experience supporting a global or multinational organization
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, automation, technology, logistics, or equipment-related industries
- Familiarity with software, cloud services, maintenance agreements, equipment sales, or professional services contracting
- Knowledge of data privacy, intellectual property, export controls, or related regulatory matters
- Experience developing contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, or legal training programs
- Spanish and/or French language proficiency
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
