Thrive · 2 weeks ago
Senior Commercial Counsel
Paramus, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expThrive is a global technology outsourcing company specializing in cybersecurity, cloud, and networking solutions. They are seeking a strategic and adaptable Senior Commercial Counsel to manage legal aspects of customer and vendor relationships, advise on contracts, and influence company strategy.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining positive customer relationships, both internally and externally, and supporting existing business as well as the generation of additional or new business opportunities
Drafting and negotiating client commercial contracts, including maintaining a strong understanding of Thrive’s services and key contractual considerations
Ensuring sales contracts and other agreements are managed in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements
Performing functions necessary for all phases of contract management, including but not limited to business development support, contract formation, negotiation, contract execution, administration, change order management and termination
Reviewing and preparing various business agreements, documentation, correspondence, forms, and reports which may be required to support business development activities, solicitations, contract awards, subcontract awards, and related activities
Reviewing, investigating, assessing, and responding to customer disputes in close collaboration with various business teams such as offboarding, account management, finance, and service delivery teams
Advising on general corporate matters
Qualification
Required
J.D. and admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar
7+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and in-house legal department, with a focus on commercial, technology and vendor transactions in the technology, commercial and international industries
Significant experience negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and technology procurement agreements
Excellent judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and independently managing multiple, competing priorities
Strong organizational and project management skills with a solution-oriented mindset
Strategic thinker with ability to work independently through issues, evaluate risks and make sound judgments or escalate issues as necessary in a fast-moving environment
Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a focus towards problem-solving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across the company and with customers
Strong time management skills with ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and handle multiple priorities
Ability to effectively manage a small team of commercial attorneys and to work both independently and as part of a team
Drive continuous improvement of contract templates and playbooks in line with evolving business practices and legal frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable contract management and procurement processes
Strong computer skills with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SalesForce tools
Preferred
Experience supporting privacy, AI and other emerging tech transactional considerations is strongly preferred
Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar (Massachusetts or New York preferred)
Company
Thrive
Thrive Networks is an outsourced IT provider with an outstanding record of success we have achieved for clients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.17M2025-01-14Private Equity
2023-09-19Seed· $0.56M
2016-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill McLaughlin
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
Kevin Kivlochan
CEO European Operations
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