Corporate Counsel
Talento has partnered with a global organization to identify a Corporate Counsel to support a broad range of commercial, corporate, and operational legal matters across a complex business environment. This role will serve as a strategic legal partner to cross-functional teams, providing guidance on contracts, compliance, risk management, corporate governance, and business operations. The ideal candidate is business-minded, collaborative, and experienced in managing legal risk while supporting operational growth in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of complex commercial agreements, including purchasing, distribution, logistics, vendor, and service contracts.
- Partner closely with procurement, operations, finance, technology, and other cross-functional teams to provide practical legal guidance and support day-to-day business activities.
- Advise leadership on legal risks, compliance matters, corporate governance, and strategic business initiatives.
- Support the development and implementation of internal legal policies, compliance programs, and contract management processes.
- Assist with dispute resolution matters, including contractual disputes, regulatory matters, and litigation support in coordination with external counsel when needed.
- Provide legal support related to corporate structure, intellectual property, taxation, regulatory compliance, and other general corporate matters.
- Develop and maintain template agreements, legal playbooks, and internal contract review procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and key stakeholders to facilitate negotiations and resolve issues effectively.
- Support corporate governance activities, filings, and business registrations as required.
- Collaborate with leadership and business teams to balance legal considerations with operational and commercial objectives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Florida Bar membership preferred.
- 3–5+ years of experience practicing law within a corporate legal department, law firm, or relevant business environment.
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and transactional agreements.
- Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and business advisory skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and highly collaborative environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Business-oriented mindset with the ability to assess and balance legal and commercial risk.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
- Experience supporting supply chain, distribution, logistics, food & beverage, retail, or similarly complex operational environments is a plus.
About TalentoHC
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Executive Search | Talent Strategy | Human Capital Consulting
TalentoHC is a global executive search and human capital consulting firm helping organizations build high-performing leadership teams that drive growth and transformation. The firm partners with companies across industries including technology, aviation, hospitality, media, and professional services to identify and place senior leaders who shape organizational strategy. Through a human capital-centric approach, TalentoHC supports organizations navigating leadership change, strengthening talent strategy, and building teams capable of delivering long-term enterprise value.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TalentoHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.