<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Corporate Commercial Contracts Attorney</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> St. Louis, MO</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Hybrid – <strong>3 days in-office (T/W/Th), 2 days remote (M/F)</strong></p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Legal Department Leadership</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled and business-minded <strong>Commercial Contracts Attorney</strong> to join our legal team supporting a leading utility infrastructure organization. This role will focus on drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements and corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to legal risk management and a collaborative mindset to support cross-functional teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate <strong>commercial contracts</strong> including:</li><li>Purchase and sale agreements for goods and services</li><li>Software licensing and SaaS agreements</li><li>Strategic transactions and real estate lease agreements</li><li>Support <strong>corporate transactional work</strong>, including M& A, finance, and IP matters</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, procurement, and technology</li><li>Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining <strong>contract templates and playbooks</strong></li><li>Provide legal guidance on risk mitigation and dispute resolution</li><li>Support legal operations and contribute to process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for in-house counsel registration</li><li>3+ years of experience in <strong>commercial contracts and corporate transactions</strong></li><li>Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills</li><li>Experience with <strong>software licensing, real estate, and complex agreements</strong> preferred</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Familiarity with contract management systems and legal tech tools</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in <strong>regulated industries</strong> such as utilities, energy, or manufacturing</li><li>Proficiency in tools like <strong>PracticePanther</strong>, Microsoft Office, and document collaboration platforms</li><li>Strong business acumen and ability to align legal strategy with operational goals</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Missouri or eligible for in-house counsel registration</li><li>3+ years of experience in <strong>commercial contracts and corporate transactions</strong></li><li>Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills</li><li>Experience with <strong>software licensing, real estate, and complex agreements</strong> preferred</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Familiarity with contract management systems and legal tech tools</li></ul><p><br></p>

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