About the Role
The Legal Counsel, Procurement will advise on legal aspects of sourcing and procurement transactions, draft and negotiate agreements, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts and related legal documents
- Provide legal guidance on sourcing strategies and vendor selection processes
- Identify and mitigate legal risks in procurement activities
- Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Support dispute resolution related to supplier agreements
- Advise on data privacy and intellectual property considerations in vendor contracts
- Ensure contract terms align with company policies and risk tolerance
- Monitor changes in laws affecting procurement and supply chain operations
- Develop standard contract templates and procurement legal playbooks
- Conduct legal due diligence on potential suppliers
- Assist in managing third-party audits and compliance reviews
- Support cross-border procurement transactions involving international regulations
- Train procurement staff on legal requirements and best practices
- Maintain accurate records of contract approvals and legal decisions
- Coordinate with other legal team members on enterprise-wide initiatives
- Evaluate force majeure and supply chain disruption clauses in contracts
- Assess insurance and indemnification terms in vendor agreements
- Guide responses to supplier litigation or breach of contract issues
- Ensure adherence to anti-corruption and export control laws
- Support sustainability and ethical sourcing compliance efforts
- Facilitate legal input during emergency procurement events
- Work with finance and legal operations on payment and invoicing disputes
- Advise on contract termination and transition planning
- Promote consistent legal standards across regions and business units
- Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries on procurement legal matters
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered
Work Arrangement
Fully remote position with flexibility across time zones
Team
Part of the global legal team supporting enterprise procurement operations
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s interests during procurement activities, ensuring legal compliance, and enabling efficient vendor relationships across global markets.
What to Expect
You will work closely with procurement specialists, legal colleagues, and business units to deliver timely legal advice, manage contract risks, and support strategic sourcing decisions on a daily basis.
This role does not include visa sponsorship
