• Detroit, MI
  • Remote
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Counsel

    Transportation Equipment Network (TEN)

    Location: Remote, within United States Department: Legal Reports To: General Counsel

    Join TEN and Help Shape the Future of Business Strategy and Innovation

    Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our Legal team. This is a highly visible role that will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key business stakeholders across the organization.

    As TEN continues to grow and innovate, we're looking for a business-minded legal professional who can help accelerate commercial success while effectively managing legal and regulatory risk. You'll play a critical role supporting complex transactions, technology initiatives, strategic partnerships, and company-wide growth objectives.

    What You'll Do

    Lead Commercial Transactions

    • Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
      • Customer sales agreements
      • SaaS and software licensing agreements
      • Subscription agreements
      • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
      • Statements of Work (SOWs)
      • Vendor and procurement contracts
      • Strategic partnership agreements
      • Reseller, referral, distribution, and channel agreements
      • NDAs and confidentiality agreements
      • Professional services agreements

    Serve as a Strategic Business Partner

    • Advise leaders 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 intellectual property usage.
    • Support Customer Success and Operations teams regarding contractual commitments and customer-related matters.

    Drive Risk Management & Legal Excellence

    • Identify legal and business risks while delivering 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 when needed.
    • Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes.
    • Train business partners on contracting and legal best practices.

    What You'll Bring

    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
    • Procurement and vendor relationships

    Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

    Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment

    Why TEN?

    At TEN, you'll have the opportunity to:

    • Partner directly with executive leadership
    • Influence strategic business decisions
    • Support innovative technology and growth initiatives
    • Build scalable legal processes that drive business success
    • Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your impact is visible

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

    Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of TEN.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDetroit, MI (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Channel Strategiesunmatched
    • Contract Creationunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Due Diligenceunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Environmental Impactunmatched
    • Intellectual Property (IP)unmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Reportsunmatched
    • License Agreementsunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • New Drug Applicationunmatched
    • Partner Salesunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reseller Channelunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Software Licensesunmatched
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)unmatched
    • Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Strategyunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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