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Location: , United States

Date Posted: Jul 15, 2026

Schedule: Regular Full-Time

Remote: Remote

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Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

The Counsel supports VERTEX's commercial legal needs by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including client engagements, vendor agreements, requests for proposals (RFPs), revenue share arrangements, and strategic partnership agreements. This role works closely with the Assistant General Counsel to manage contracts from intake through execution while balancing legal risk with practical business objectives. The Counsel supports the Company's strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate initiatives, by assisting with contract diligence, document organization, and transaction workflow coordination. This position is highly operational and transaction-focused, emphasizing efficient contract execution, thoughtful risk management, and proactive partnership with internal stakeholders. The Counsel is responsible for supporting the success of the Legal Department and assigned projects as the highest priority. The Counsel will perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that models the Company's core values and promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:

• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

• Professional services and consulting agreements

• Subconsultant and subcontractor agreements

• Strategic partnership agreements

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• Manage contracts from intake through execution while maintaining efficient turnaround times and alignment with Company risk management objectives.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate timely contract review, negotiation, approval, and execution.

• Support the Assistant General Counsel in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions through contract review, diligence, and document management activities.

• Conduct contract diligence reviews and identify key contractual provisions, including assignment, change of control, termination rights, indemnification obligations, and related risk factors.

• Assist with transaction data room organization and document management processes.

• Support post-closing integration activities, including contract tracking, assignments, and documentation updates.

• Monitor legal matters, project deadlines, and assigned tasks to ensure timely completion and high-quality work product.

• Travel as necessary to support client, employee, leadership, and transaction-related needs.

• Maintain a high standard of quality and professionalism in all legal work product and service delivery.

• Collaborate effectively with team members and escalate legal, operational, or business concerns to leadership as appropriate.

Risk Management & Issue Prioritization

• Evaluate contractual risk and focus negotiations on material legal and business issues.
• Prioritize key risk drivers while efficiently resolving lower-impact issues.
• Escalate non-standard, complex, or high-risk contractual terms to the Assistant General Counsel as appropriate.
• Assist business stakeholders in understanding contractual obligations and associated risks.

Contracting Operations & Systems

• Review and negotiate non-standard customer contracts submitted through contract lifecycle management systems.
• Support the development and implementation of contract templates, clause libraries, fallback language, and negotiation playbooks.
• Promote process improvements that enhance contract efficiency, consistency, and risk management.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records within legal operations systems.

Dispute Prevention & Interface

• Learn and manage the Company's legal conflict check process.
• Monitor conflict search results through internal conflict management platforms.
• Vet potential legal conflicts and escalate business conflicts to division leadership as appropriate.
• Assist in implementing conflict mitigation strategies, including ethical wall procedures and client conflict waivers.
• Support litigation, claims, and dispute resolution matters as assigned, including coordination with outside counsel.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and support paralegals and legal operations team members.
• Review assigned work product and provide constructive feedback.
• Offer real-time guidance and support professional development initiatives within the Legal Department.
• Contribute to a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

Operations

• Support the organization's vision, strategic objectives, and operational priorities.
• Conduct work in a manner that contributes to the achievement of departmental and corporate objectives.
• Cooperate with cross-functional teams to support shared business goals and successful project execution.
• Complete daily responsibilities with professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with VERTEX's core values and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience, a Masters degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.
• Prior in-house legal experience and commercial contracting experience within a mid-sized to large regional or national law firm or corporate legal department consisting of more than 10 attorneys.
• Knowledge of key commercial contracting risks, including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance requirements, and government contracting provisions such as FAR clauses.
• Experience supporting litigation, claims, dispute resolution matters, and coordination with outside counsel preferred.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and business objectives, including flexibility to work extended hours when required.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles and risk allocation strategies.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research capabilities and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with business leaders, clients, outside counsel, and team members.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems such as Evisort preferred.
• Experience with conflict management platforms such as InTapp preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Strong organizational skills and sound business judgment.

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package that rewards performance and supports long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a discretionary variable bonus program, depending on your level. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage-ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire's starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.

The salary ranges for this role are as follows:

$118,000 - $322,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Franscisco, San Jose, Seattle)

$109,000 - $298,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)

$100,000 - $273,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier B - Sample Locations - Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland)

$91,000 - $248,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C - Sample Locations - Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami)

$87,000 - $236,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D - Sample Locations - Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa)

Time away matters-so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature "Lifetime of Learning" program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education-helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

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