Corporate Counsel, Commercial

About CoAd

CoAd helps businesses navigate the complexities of workforce management through a combination of technology, expertise, and human support. Serving more than 17,000 clients nationwide, CoAd delivers payroll, HR, benefits administration, compliance support, workforce technology, and PEO services that help organizations simplify operations, support their employees, and drive growth.

Built on the belief that workforce solutions should be integrated, intuitive, and people-centered, CoAd empowers employers to manage their workforce with greater confidence while adapting to the evolving needs of today’s workplace.

Role Description

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Commercial Counsel supports the Legal Department by structuring, drafting, and negotiating the commercial agreements that power CoAd's go-to-market motion. This role provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance to Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams, helping them move quickly and confidently while protecting the company. 

Core Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts, with a primary focus on agreements for the delivery of PEO, payroll, and other HR services to customers through CoAd's tech-enabled platform. 
• Support Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams on customer contracting, including managing a high volume of customer agreements and supporting RFP submissions. 
• Develop, update, and maintain standard form agreements, templates, and negotiation playbooks, ensuring alignment with internal policy and applicable law. 
• Provide practical, actionable legal advice and recommendations to management on commercial and contractual matters. 
• Provide training to internal teams on contracting fundamentals and other legal topics relevant to the business. 
• Assist with the development of corporate policies, systems, and procedures that streamline and support the contracting process. 
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel on matters as needed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in good standing. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology-related agreements. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in-house. 
• Experience supporting enterprise sales, marketing, and customer experience teams, including managing a high volume of customer contracts and supporting RFP submissions. 
• Strong transactional background, with the ability to independently draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements. 
• Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and creative legal advice on timelines that meet business needs. 
• Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively with Legal, Compliance, and internal business partners. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment and work quickly under time-sensitive deadlines. 
• High integrity and strong commitment to ethics. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Familiarity with AI-enabled service, digital self-service, intelligent routing, knowledge tools, and automation.  
• Location and Travel: This role is remote but requires residence in either Eastern or Central Time Zones. Occasional travel may be required for meetings or special events.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a PEO, EOR, ASO, payroll provider, HCM platform, HR outsourcing, or benefits administration organization. 
• Experience supporting companies with health insurance, benefits, and ERISA related agreements 
• Experience integrating teams, processes, or systems following a merger, acquisition, or major organizational transformation. 
• Experience in a growth-stage, PE-backed, or operationally complex organization. 

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen and Risk Balancing 
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation 
• Executive and Cross-Functional Communication 
• Attention to Detail 
• Relationship Building Across Teams 
• Independent Judgment and Collaboration 
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced, Remote Environment 

What Success Looks Like

• Commercial contracts are drafted, reviewed, and negotiated efficiently, protecting the company while enabling business objectives. 
• Standard form agreements, templates, and playbooks are current, clear, and aligned with policy and applicable law. 
• Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams receive timely, practical contracting support that keeps deals moving. 
• Legal risk in commercial agreements is identified early and communicated clearly to stakeholders. 
• Outside counsel is engaged efficiently and managed for quality, cost, and responsiveness. 
• Internal clients view Legal as a responsive, practical partner in achieving business goals. 

EEO

CoAd is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding and pregnancy-related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, uniform service member and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.