Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Supply Chain

About Axiom:

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support high-volume client projects, with a strong and growing focus on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracting work. This role is well suited for junior to mid-level commercial generalists who bring solid core commercial contracting experience and exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments, even if not a subject-matter expert.

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing.

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2–5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in-house or in a commercial-focused practice.

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Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts.

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

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Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.

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Comfortable working remotely or in hybrid environments.

Preferred Skills:

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

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

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Experience supporting large-scale commercial contracting projects.

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

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

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Junior/mid-level commercial generalist profile suited for cost-conscious engagements and scalable legal support models.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $110,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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