Deputy General Counsel

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide complex legal advice and support to assigned business functions and help lead its global commercial contracting operations. Responsibilities include advising senior leaders on commercial transactions, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, and developing contracts for new services and business initiatives. The role will maintain and improve template agreements, identify and mitigate contractual risks, and streamline contract review, execution, management, and archival processes. The Deputy General Counsel will also support the Chief Legal Officer, guide the legal contracting team, and manage external legal counsel. Candidates should have at least 10 years of corporate law experience, including commercial contracts and mergers and acquisitions, a J.D. or LL.M., and membership in at least one state bar. Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and strategic thinking, risk assessment, and interpersonal skills are required. The role calls for integrity, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines; prior law firm or in-house experience at a U.S. multinational organization is preferred. Cross-border transaction experience is an advantage.