Counsel -Commercial Law
Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60089, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Law/Legal
Business Law, Legal Counsel
Legal, Compliance and Intellectual Property
Legal & Compliance
Profesional Senior
Remoto
COUNSEL – COMMERCIAL LAW
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first.
Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant team.
We are looking to add a
COUNSEL – COMMERCIAL LAW
to our strategic legal team.
This position will be remote; however, you must be willing and able to work the 8am to 5pm business hours in the Central US time zone in support of our business partners.
This is a key, high-level position within the
Siemens Corporation Legal Department
that will provide support
to the Smart Infrastructure operations
on all legal matters arising in its American operations. This is an individual contributor role.
- Ability to work closely with business partners/management and contribute to the success of the business by providing practical legal and business advice.
- Work closely with contract professionals and provide legal advice and approvals where required during contract negotiations.
- Perform substantial drafting and negotiation of contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners.
- Contract review and advice on applicable laws and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordination of legal advice with global legal colleagues.
- Analyze, manage, and resolve diverse matters with government agencies and commercial customers.
- Review and provide legal advice relating to high-profile contracts/subcontracts, bids, equipment/solutions and service agreements, sales transactions, project implementation issues, and general corporate matters.
- Assisting clients and stakeholders to avoid liability claims and working closely with in-house/outside counsel to successfully resolve claims and litigation when it arises.
- Develop and provide legal training to the organization, and work with corporate executives to ensure adherence to corporate policies.
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited institution, in good standing, and licensed to practice law in one or more states.
- 5 plus years of legal experience in transactional law, acquired in either a law firm or corporate in‑house setting.
- Proficiency in commercial transactions and claims management.
- Advanced knowledge of equipment sales contracts, solutions contracts, service contracts, and software licensing.
- Comprehensive understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription‑based business models and cloud infrastructure transactions.
- 5 years drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor procurement agreements with SaaS vendors
- 5 years drafting, reviewing and negotiating financing documents and government contracts.
- 5 years of experience in drafting and negotiating large and complex commercial agreements for construction contracts.
- Travel expectation
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