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Lawyer III
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
company vehicle
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 United States, California, Temecula | |
 Aug 31, 2026 | |
| 100% RemoteNTE Payrate $120 per hour. Commercial Counsel - Job DescriptionProvide legal advice, guidance and expertise on routine transactional agreements, legal matters and makes decisions that could have substantial impact on the Company's revenue/risk.Job SummaryThe Commercial Counsel is responsible for the preparation of Request for Proposal responses, the negotiation, interpretation and/or administration of contracts, subcontracts and licensing agreements; prepares contracts for review and ensures compliance with company policy as well as applicable laws/regulations. A key responsibility of the position will be to drive and implement robust risk management. This role develops negotiation strategies with internal business partners, evaluates risk exposure, and makes recommendations to business partners or legal counsel.Basic RequirementsRequires a Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent and 4+ years of experience in corporate transactional, contracts negotiation and/or commercial transaction experience preferably with background in technology matters, including software licensing, subscription and hosted environments, telecom, government contracts and/or intellectual property. Admission to the Bar of at least one state is required or admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction if international equivalent.Job ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, edit, finalize and negotiate routine transactional agreements to meet business and legal requirements. Agreements include sales/supply and reseller/distribution agreements; end user license agreements, professional services agreements, hosting agreements, Software as a Service (SaaS) and subscription agreements, and statements of work (SOWs). May work on the following types of agreements: telecom agreements, maintenance agreements, consulting and advisory agreements, outsourcing, and other technology agreements.Manage contract documentation/approval flows to ensure consistency with internal processes.Assist with contract disputes, including understanding the issues, researching and providing guidance on solutions, drafting settlement agreements.Research and respond to general legal inquiries from the business that may relate to contract disputes, regulatory issues and new business initiatives.Provide counsel and guidance for the accomplishment of overall business objectives of the Company, while fully complying with applicable laws and regulations and avoiding unacceptable risks; perform informed cost-benefit analysis when identifying risks. This includes supporting the business and product development processes by providing key inputs and advice on legal risks and issues, prioritizing risks and ensuring compliance with government and customer-imposed requirements.Maintain, revise and/or update contract templates.Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices.Works under general supervision of manager.Exercises reasonable judgment to determine when to escalate complex matters or decisions to manager.Skills/QualificationsExperience reviewing and responding to government (state and local) Requests for Proposals (RFPs).Experience providing legal support on direct sales opportunities.Experience negotiating sales agreements for technology products and services.Experience working with legal policies and procedures and demonstrated ability to identify potential legal issues.Some experience approaching legal matters with a sense of pragmatism and flexibility to recommend solutions that enable our company's success while protecting its legacy and future.Strong negotiation, consultation, and analytical skills.Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment and decision making skills.Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (including written and verbal).Ability to participate and collaborate in meetings with customers, vendors, attorneys, management, and other third parties with regard to negotiation of agreements and general problem solving.Business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business objectives and anticipate the legal issues that could arise.Well organized, detail oriented and adept in a fast paced environment.Required to work with the highest level of ethics and discretion.Drive results and execution: Identifies issues and raises them so that appropriate actions can be taken to resolve problems or improve the client experience.Think strategically: Aligns own work with broader business strategies and goals; Stays aware of the business implications of market and industry trends.Collaborates: Ensures understanding of how own role fits into the bigger picture, and works with others to advance individual and team goals; seeks information and other points of view, respectfully listens and considers them, even if they are different from one's own; and quickly responds to needs and promotes ideas with energy, urgency and personal commitment.Sourced Intake Call Questionnaire/NotesTo expedite our intake call, please try to complete this questionnaire prior to our meeting.Job Overview & Requirements:Assignment Duration:Long-term: 6-12 monthsWork Schedule: Mon- Fri 8 to 5 pmWork Location:Remote (If remote, provide the work location benefiting from the work for tax purposes. This location must be within the US.)Engagement Type: Temporary Only?Billing: Will the resource need the ability to bill Time or Expense to a project code? Example (Plainview / eSAR) CCFTE Salary Range: NADegree Requirement: YesMain Responsibilities: What are the main responsibilities that your new hire will have? See JDKey Contributions: What are the top three contributions this new hire will make to the company within their first 90 or 120 days? See JDMust-Have Qualifications: What qualifications are must-haves for candidates? (e.g., X technical skills, experience with Y projects, Z certification or license)Software Proficiency: What software should your new hire be proficient in?Required Experience Level: Mid-level to Senior-levelWork Environment & Requirements:Work Environment: Provide the type of work environment.Safety-Sensitive Functions: Does this position require the resource to perform "safety-sensitive" functions? (e.g., operating machinery, working with hazardous materials, driving, live wires, etc.) If yes, then the full drug panel drug test is requested.Lifting Requirements: NoneTeam Structure & Reporting:Department Function: What's your department's function within the company? LegalRelationship to Other Lines of Business: What relationship does this role have to other lines of business within the organization?Team Structure: What's the structure of your current team, and who will your new hire report to? HmDirect Reports: Will your new hire have any direct reports? NHiring Process & Logistics:Time Off: Do you have any time off, work related training or travel planned in the next 4 to 6 weeks that will prevent you from actively interviewing and participating in the hiring process? If so, do you have anyone designated to conduct interviews and extend an offer on your behalf? NoInterview Process:Virtual:How many interviews will there be? 3What types of interviews will there be?(e.g. technical, behavior, assessment)Will candidates need to have their camera on?Duration? 1 hourInterview Panel: Who will be conducting the interviews? HM and teamHow do you want to schedule the interviews?Travel and Vehicle Usage:Will this resource travel? NoAdditional Requirements:Security Checks: Are there any additional security checks required?US Citizenship: Does the position support a customer that requires the resource to be a US citizen? Must be US citizenTraining: How long will the training be for this resource before they are expected to work independently? OJT ongoingOptional Information:Nice-to-Have Skills: What would be some nice-to-have skills for candidates and why?Industry Experience: Is it necessary for candidates to have industry experience for this role? Why or why not? Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Do export controls apply? 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