Corporate Counsel – Commercial Transactions

Charleston, SC | Corporate Counsel | Commercial Contracts

Exclusive In-House Opportunity via Lateral Link

Our client, a global market leader in its field, is seeking an entry-level in-house Counsel with a strong background in corporate law and complex commercial transactions to join the company’s legal team at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. This is an on-site role that is only open to candidates located in or willing to relocate to Charleston
. While this lawyer must be based in Charleston, the company offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite).

About the Company

This global company’s 46,000 associates operate across 40 countries and over 90 brands
, with over $37 billion in 2024 sales. The U.S. division, the company’s most significant region, represents over 11,000 associates and nearly 600 locations, accounting for $15 billion in sales last year.

About the Role

This position's primary focu
s will be to support commercial transactions involving the company and its U.S. operating companies, which will include, for example:
drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer, vendor, supply chain/logistics, oil & gas, and commercial real estate agreements
; accurately identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks; devising practical business solutions to advance business objectives; and, advising key stakeholders on related issues and strategies.

This position will also, from time to time, assist with other assigned matters, such as those involving Corporate Governance (entity management), M&A (diligence and post-closing integrations), and Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution (helping navigate and resolve pre-litigation disputes with third parties), among others

Required Background & Experience

• U.S. Juris Doctor (J.D.) earned in 2019, 2020, or 2021 (FIRM)
• 4–5 years of experience in complex commercial transactions with a reputable law firm
• Significant first-chair experience
  drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills
• Self-starter with a collaborative, business-oriented mindset
• True team player with a dependable, flexible, and adaptable mentality and daily approach

Preferred Experience

Ideal candidates will have experience drafting and negotiating contracts involving one or more of the following:

• Products Distribution - Customer and vendor
• Industrial / Manufacturing - OEMs / MRO
• Technical / Professional Services
• Government Contracts
• Regulated Utilities
• Oil & Gas
• Supply Chain / Logistics

Work Model

• Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 remote)
• Must reside in or relocate to Charleston, SC

Why This In-House Role Is Attractive

• High-visibility role within a global organization
• Exposure to cutting-edge commercial, corporate, and operational issues
• Significant interaction with business teams and senior leadership
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Strong opportunities for long-term career development

Apply Today

• This is an exclusive in-house search through Lateral Link
  . Applicants may apply to this post or send their resume and representative transactions list to Marion Wilson at