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Commercial Contracts Attorney

United States, Sacramento Contract work · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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A highly respected, multi-billion-dollar leader in the global food and agriculture space is seeking a Commercial Contracts Attorney to join its in-house legal team on a 6–9 month contract basis, with potential for extension. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a corporate counsel who serves as the primary point of contact for legal matters. The role will focus heavily on commercial contracting and business-facing legal support across a complex, international organization. The team is known for being collaborative, approachable, and deeply integrated with internal stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

  • Draft, review, and support negotiation of a high volume of commercial agreements, including vendor, procurement, sales, and licensing agreements
  • Partner closely with internal teams to provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance on contract terms, risk, and business considerations
  • Advise on contract interpretation, including potential breach scenarios and risk mitigation strategies
  • Support domestic and international commercial transactions and agreements
  • Assist in updating and improving contract templates and standard forms
  • Provide general legal support on regulatory, labeling, and operational issues as they arise
  • Coordinate with outside counsel as needed (no direct litigation responsibilities)
  • Work closely with the Corporate Counsel to help manage workflow and legal requests across the business

Requirements

  • J.D. required
  • active bar license in good standing
  • Approximately 5–6+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting
  • Strong background in commercial contracts with experience supporting business-facing legal functions
  • Ability to operate as a generalist and handle a variety of legal issues with sound judgment
  • Real estate experience is a plus, but not required
  • Experience in food, agriculture, manufacturing, or other regulated industries is a plus
  • California experience or familiarity with California-based businesses preferred but not required
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance
  • Personable, collaborative, and relationship-oriented with strong stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

  • Real estate experience
  • Experience in food, agriculture, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
  • California experience or familiarity with California-based businesses

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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