Negotiate with customers and internal clients to obtain deal closure.
Formulate effective and efficient negotiation and resolution strategies to meet business objectives based on deep knowledge of GF’s business, applicable law, risk analysis and financial analysis.
Provide advice and counsel to various functional areas of the business, including identifying and mitigating risks, and the impact and application of contract terms and the law to resolve issues.
Draft, review and advise on contract drafts.
Responsible for providing accurate, timely, concise, well-drafted contract drafts.
Provide advice and guidance and management direction to other attorneys, paralegals and other contracts professionals.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Occasional travel required. International travel may be required.

Education
J.D., LLB (or equivalent degree).
Experience
10+ years of experience at a law firm or comparable corporate environment in a sophisticated commercial transactions practice.
Skills
Excellent contract drafting skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form with all levels of employees throughout the company.
Proven success working in cross-functional and geographically diverse teams and utilizing available company resources effectively.
Strong interest in and proven track record with challenging assignments.
Travel
Up to 10%
Fluency in English Language – written & verbal.

Principal Attorney – Commercial Agreements

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