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Summary
Under the general direction of Hyperion's Corporate Counsel, the Associate Counsel, Commercial & Compliance provides legal support to Hyperion's global business operations, with primary responsibility for commercial contracting and supporting the Company's corporate ethics and compliance program. The position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, identifying and mitigating contractual risks, and working collaboratively with business stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. The Associate Counsel independently manages routine and moderately complex commercial legal matters and supports more complex matters under the guidance of Corporate Counsel. In addition, the Associate Counsel supports the development, administration, and continuous improvement of Hyperion's global ethics and compliance program, including corporate policies, compliance training, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives. The position also provides legal support to other corporate functions and assists with a variety of legal matters, strategic projects, and corporate initiatives. This is a hybrid position based in our Dublin, OH corporate location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts and Legal Advice
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including supply and purchase agreements, customer and vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and IT agreements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks while supporting business objectives and applicable Company standards.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to lead or support negotiations with customers and vendors, escalating significant or complex issues as appropriate.
- Provide legal guidance to business stakeholders on contract interpretation, performance, disputes, and enforcement, in coordination with Corporate Counsel when appropriate.
- Research and support higher-complexity commercial matters under the direction of Corporate Counsel.
Corporate Ethics & Compliance
- Coordinate and support the administration and continuous improvement of Hyperion's global ethics and compliance program under the direction of the General Counsel and Corporate Counsel.
- Coordinate the activities of Hyperion's Global Compliance Committee, including meeting preparation, agenda development, documentation, tracking of action items, and follow-up with committee members.
- Coordinate the annual Global Compliance Risk Assessment process, including gathering stakeholder information, documenting identified risks, preparing assessment materials, and tracking related mitigation activities.
- Support the development, review, and implementation of corporate compliance policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to develop, implement, and administer compliance training addressing applicable legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies.
- Assist in the review and investigation of reported ethics and compliance concerns, working with Legal, Human Resources, and other relevant functions, as appropriate.
- Monitor and report on compliance initiatives, program activities, and emerging compliance matters, as directed by the General Counsel or Corporate Counsel.
Contract Management and Process Improvement
- Oversee the administration of Hyperion's contract management processes and systems, including required approvals, authorized execution, document retention, and maintenance of the Intelagree database.
- Develop and improve contract workflows, templates, guidance materials, and reporting tools to promote consistency, efficiency, and effective risk management.
- Develop and assist with delivering contract training for commercial stakeholders.
General Corporate Legal Support
- Provide legal support on matters involving Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, IT, Supply Chain, and other functions, as assigned.
- Assist with legal due diligence, strategic projects, and other corporate initiatives.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on assigned legal matters.
- Manage changing priorities and evolving business needs; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Work Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing
- Ability to satisfy applicable in-house counsel registration or authorization requirements
- Two or more years of relevant experience in commercial contracting, corporate legal matters, or regulatory compliance, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
Technical Skills/Physical Requirements
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of commercial contract law and general corporate legal principles.
- Ability to independently manage assigned legal matters, establish priorities, and meet deadlines, with appropriate escalation of complex issues.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal considerations with commercial objectives.
- Analytical, reporting, presentation, and general project management skills; financial analytical skills desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
- Travel - Occasional travel nationally and internationally for meetings and training
In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.
We believe an actively engaged workforce — with people acting and being treated like owners — produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.
If you are currently a Hyperion employee, please log into SuccessFactors to access our internal career center.
Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin
Summary
Under the general direction of Hyperion's Corporate Counsel, the Associate Counsel, Commercial & Compliance provides legal support to Hyperion's global business operations, with primary responsibility for commercial contracting and supporting the Company's corporate ethics and compliance program. The position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, identifying and mitigating contractual risks, and working collaboratively with business stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. The Associate Counsel independently manages routine and moderately complex commercial legal matters and supports more complex matters under the guidance of Corporate Counsel. In addition, the Associate Counsel supports the development, administration, and continuous improvement of Hyperion's global ethics and compliance program, including corporate policies, compliance training, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives. The position also provides legal support to other corporate functions and assists with a variety of legal matters, strategic projects, and corporate initiatives. This is a hybrid position based in our Dublin, OH corporate location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts and Legal Advice
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements, including supply and purchase agreements, customer and vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and IT agreements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks while supporting business objectives and applicable Company standards.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to lead or support negotiations with customers and vendors, escalating significant or complex issues as appropriate.
- Provide legal guidance to business stakeholders on contract interpretation, performance, disputes, and enforcement, in coordination with Corporate Counsel when appropriate.
- Research and support higher-complexity commercial matters under the direction of Corporate Counsel.
Corporate Ethics & Compliance
- Coordinate and support the administration and continuous improvement of Hyperion's global ethics and compliance program under the direction of the General Counsel and Corporate Counsel.
- Coordinate the activities of Hyperion's Global Compliance Committee, including meeting preparation, agenda development, documentation, tracking of action items, and follow-up with committee members.
- Coordinate the annual Global Compliance Risk Assessment process, including gathering stakeholder information, documenting identified risks, preparing assessment materials, and tracking related mitigation activities.
- Support the development, review, and implementation of corporate compliance policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to develop, implement, and administer compliance training addressing applicable legal and regulatory requirements and Company policies.
- Assist in the review and investigation of reported ethics and compliance concerns, working with Legal, Human Resources, and other relevant functions, as appropriate.
- Monitor and report on compliance initiatives, program activities, and emerging compliance matters, as directed by the General Counsel or Corporate Counsel.
Contract Management and Process Improvement
- Oversee the administration of Hyperion's contract management processes and systems, including required approvals, authorized execution, document retention, and maintenance of the Intelagree database.
- Develop and improve contract workflows, templates, guidance materials, and reporting tools to promote consistency, efficiency, and effective risk management.
- Develop and assist with delivering contract training for commercial stakeholders.
General Corporate Legal Support
- Provide legal support on matters involving Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, IT, Supply Chain, and other functions, as assigned.
- Assist with legal due diligence, strategic projects, and other corporate initiatives.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on assigned legal matters.
- Manage changing priorities and evolving business needs; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Work Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing
- Ability to satisfy applicable in-house counsel registration or authorization requirements
- Two or more years of relevant experience in commercial contracting, corporate legal matters, or regulatory compliance, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
Technical Skills/Physical Requirements
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of commercial contract law and general corporate legal principles.
- Ability to independently manage assigned legal matters, establish priorities, and meet deadlines, with appropriate escalation of complex issues.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal considerations with commercial objectives.
- Analytical, reporting, presentation, and general project management skills; financial analytical skills desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.
- Travel - Occasional travel nationally and internationally for meetings and training
In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.
We believe an actively engaged workforce — with people acting and being treated like owners — produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.
If you are currently a Hyperion employee, please log into SuccessFactors to access our internal career center.
Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial counsel jobs.
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts including MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs
- Ability to advise cross-functional teams on legal risk in commercial transactions
- Familiarity with SaaS or software licensing agreements and cloud-service terms
- Experience with data privacy frameworks such as GDPR or CCPA as applied to commercial deals
- Proficiency using contract lifecycle management tools or document management systems
Tips for Your Commercial Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to contract volume
Hiring managers want to know how many contracts you managed, what types, and what dollar thresholds you had authority over. Swap vague phrases like 'reviewed agreements' for concrete details about your contract portfolio and negotiation scope.
Highlight your business-facing communication skills
Commercial counsel roles require translating legal risk into business language. Add a line or two on your resume about how you partnered with sales, procurement, or product teams, not just what legal work you did.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to sharpen your search
Commercial counsel skill sets transfer across industries, but job descriptions are written for insiders. If your background is in SaaS, search terms like 'software licensing' or 'MSA' alongside the title to find openings where your contracts experience maps directly.
Prepare a redline exercise before interviews
Many commercial counsel interviews include a live contract review or redline exercise. Practice marking up an NDA or master services agreement cold, focusing on indemnification, limitation of liability, and auto-renewal clauses, since those come up most often.
Negotiate by anchoring to deal complexity
When discussing compensation, frame your ask around the complexity and dollar value of transactions you've supported, not just years of experience. Demonstrating that you've closed high-stakes deals gives you a concrete basis for a higher offer.
Commercial Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial counsels?
The companies hiring the most commercial counsels right now include AECOM, Jobot, and SpaceX, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology companies and financial services firms consistently make up a large portion of active postings.
How many commercial counsel jobs are remote?
About 73% of commercial counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. Contract review and negotiation work is well-suited to remote formats, so pure commercial transactional roles tend to be more remote-friendly than positions that require frequent in-person client or executive interaction.
How do you become a commercial counsel?
Becoming a commercial counsel typically starts with earning a JD and passing the bar exam, then building contract drafting and negotiation experience, often in a law firm's corporate or transactions group or in an in-house contracts role. From there, moving into a dedicated commercial counsel position requires demonstrating that you can advise business teams directly, manage deal flow independently, and balance legal risk against commercial objectives.
How do you get hired as a commercial counsel with little experience?
Candidates with limited experience can get hired by targeting companies that use rotational in-house programs or that explicitly seek junior commercial counsel to support high-volume, standardized contract work. Building a portfolio of redlined agreements from clinic work, externships, or law firm assignments helps, as does showing fluency in common contract structures like NDAs, vendor agreements, and order forms even without years of independent negotiation experience.
What does the commercial counsel interview process look like?
The commercial counsel interview process typically includes a recruiter screen focused on background and role fit, followed by one or two rounds with the general counsel or senior legal team covering contracts knowledge and business judgment. Many employers add a practical exercise where you review or redline a sample agreement, and final rounds often include a conversation with a business stakeholder, such as a sales or procurement leader, to assess how well you communicate legal risk to non-lawyers.
Where can I find and apply to commercial counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and practice focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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