Senior Counsel – TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)
Organising Institution / Firm
TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Remote, United States (listed under Chicago, IL)
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; 8+ years of commercial legal experience, preferably with both law firm and in-house experience; strong expertise in commercial contracting, technology transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and procurement/vendor relationships
🛡️ Category
In-House Counsel Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Senior Counsel – TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)
Contextual Overview
Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its in-house Legal team on a full-time, remote basis within the United States. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this Director-level role serves as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership across commercial transactions, technology initiatives, data privacy, and strategic partnerships within the transportation equipment industry.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 8+ years of commercial legal experience; combined law firm and in-house experience preferred
- Strong expertise in commercial contracting, technology transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and procurement/vendor relationships
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
Lead Commercial Transactions
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements including customer sales agreements, SaaS/software licensing, subscription agreements, MSAs, SOWs, vendor/procurement contracts, strategic partnership agreements, reseller/referral/distribution/channel agreements, NDAs, and professional services agreements
Serve as Strategic Business Partner
- Advise leadership on legal issues involving AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data governance
- Partner with Sales and Revenue teams on deal strategy, contract negotiations, and risk assessment
- Support Procurement on vendor contracting and third-party risk management
- Collaborate with IT and business teams on product development, licensing, privacy, AI, and commercialization matters
- Counsel Marketing on advertising, promotions, sponsorships, and IP usage
- Support Customer Success and Operations on contractual commitments and customer-related matters
Drive Risk Management & Legal Excellence
- Identify legal and business risks and deliver practical, business-focused solutions
- Advise on intellectual property, branding, and technology transactions
- Support privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives
- Assist with due diligence and strategic corporate transactions
- Manage outside counsel relationships as needed
- Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes
- Train business partners on contracting and legal best practices
Compensation & Mode
Salary/Stipend: Not specified | Employment Type: Full-time | Mode: Remote (within United States)
Application Procedure
- Apply directly via the LinkedIn job listing linked below
- LinkedIn sign-in or account creation may be required to submit an application
Official Notification & Contact Information
- Application Link: LinkedIn Job Posting – Senior Counsel at TEN
- Contact: Not specified
- Department: Legal | Reports To: General Counsel
