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Axiom · 19 hours ago

Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Supply Chain

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams. They are seeking a Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support high-volume client projects, focusing on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracting work.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, distribution agreements, supply and procurement agreements, and services agreements

Support supply chain and manufacturing-focused contracts, including vendor, supplier, and operations-related agreements

Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy

Assist clients with large commercial contracting initiatives, including contract standardization and remediation projects

Support contract lifecycle management (CLM) efforts, including implementation, optimization, and ongoing contract operations

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (procurement, operations, finance, and compliance) to align contracts with business objectives

Contribute to contract playbooks, templates, and process improvements to support scalable contracting operations

Support or interface with international teams or international counterparties, as needed

Qualification

Commercial contracts experienceSupply chain knowledgeContract lifecycle managementStakeholder managementNegotiation skillsInternational exposureCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing

5-14 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in-house or in a commercial-focused practice

Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts

Ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail

Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills

Comfortable working remotely or in hybrid environments

Preferred

Supply chain and/or manufacturing experience, including exposure to procurement, vendor, supplier, or operations-driven contracts (SME status not required)

Background in or support of manufacturing-related industries; any industry experience is acceptable if tied to manufacturing operations

Experience supporting large-scale commercial contracting projects

Familiarity with or hands-on experience in CLM systems and contract operations

International exposure, including experience working with or supporting international companies, subsidiaries, or cross-border contracts

Mid-level commercial generalist profile suited for cost-conscious engagements and scalable legal support models