Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Complete Guide: Associate Legal Counsel at Diversified

Diversified, a global leader in audiovisual and media technology, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional for the position of Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts. This is a remote-based role designed to provide accurate, timely, and practical legal counsel to the company's sales and operations organizations. The selected candidate will handle complex commercial transactions, customer management, and a variety of legal issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Legal Counsel will contribute to the organization through the following duties:

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate domestic and international product and services agreements, vendor/dealer agreements, and strategic relationship agreements.
• Advisory Services: Provide legal advice on intellectual property (IP) issues, data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with sales, operations, purchasing, finance, and other internal departments to resolve subcontractor disputes, vendor issues, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Compliance & Licensing: Execute and maintain the company’s business and contractor licenses, ensuring compliance and tracking renewals.
• Operational Governance: Assist in developing and monitoring internal governance policies and authorities, and support collection efforts.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more U.S. states.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate in-house environment, with a strong focus on corporate law and commercial transactions.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, drafting, and analytical skills. Proven experience with common business software tools (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection, and privacy laws. Experience with international or governmental contracts is considered helpful.

Benefits & Compensation

Diversified offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• HSA & HRA company contributions, and company-paid basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks, plus company and floating holidays.
• 401(k) program with company match and paid maternity leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and voluntary benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Application Details

Interested candidates can apply through the official job posting on LinkedIn or the company's career portal. As this is a remote-based position, candidates from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and other eligible locations are encouraged to apply.