Mid-level Commercial Contracts/Supply Chain Associate

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a mid-level Commercial Contracts & Supply Chain Associate Attorney to join its Business Group. This position involves advising business clients across diverse industries, with an emphasis on contracts related to the consumer goods and products sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience and an ability to manage complex commercial matters effectively.

Location

• Portland, OR

Duties

• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts

• Focus on agreements such as Manufacturing Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Sales Broker Agreements, Raw Material Supply Agreements, Packaging Supply Agreements, Equipment Leases, Equipment Purchase Agreements, and Product Purchase and Sale/Supply Agreements

• Advise clients on contract law, risk management, and operational matters

• Collaborate with cross-practice attorneys across multiple offices

• Provide strategic legal advice on supply chain and commercial operations

• Manage multiple ongoing projects and transactions efficiently

• Maintain and build strong client relationships through excellent communication and service

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and review

• Strong understanding of contract law and risk management principles

• Experience working with clients in the consumer goods and/or consumer products industries preferred

• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse industries

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong academic credentials

• Excellent analytical, writing, and research skills

• Highly client-focused with exceptional communication abilities

• Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Responsive and professional service orientation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Commuter allowance

• Disability and life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Additional firm-provided benefits

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.