Commercial Counsel

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Why Work Here

• isolved HCM delivers 40 years of industry experience daily to its 160,000+ "People Hero" customers
• Headquartered in Charlotte, NC with 18 US locations, isolved HCM is also a global enterprise with locations in Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico
• isolved awarded top places to work in the USA 2023 and we are proud of our TOP employee engagement results in 2024
• Our People Heroes have rated us number one in vendor satisfaction within Sapient Insights Group's HR Systems Survey for two years in a row.
• isolved ranked top performer in SMB Payroll - 2023 Sapient Report

Job Description

The Commercial Counsel will have 2–4 years of in-house or law firm experience with a strong focus on commercial contracting and cross-functional business support. This role will primarily counsel the business on software, services, and vendor relationships; draft and negotiate commercial agreements; and support general corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate is business-minded, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple commercial workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Core Job Duties

• Draft, negotiate, and revise a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, MSAs/SOWs, professional services agreements, data protection addenda, NDAs, and specialty commercial documents.
• Partner closely with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to support deal cycles and provide practical legal guidance.
• Assist in maintaining and improving contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and internal contracting processes.
• Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice on contract interpretation, risk allocation, data/security terms, and compliance considerations related to SaaS and services offerings.
• Maintain knowledge of SaaS, HCM, and relevant industry best practices for legal risk management.
• Assist with record-management practices and regulatory compliance issues as they arise.
• Partner with Marketing to review press releases, sponsorship agreements, and events related agreements.
• Assist with the management of Company's IP portfolio.
• Help gather documents, maintain case files, and support litigation strategy as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2–4 years of experience in commercial contracting, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional business partners.
• Familiarity with SaaS, technology contracting, or HCM-related legal issues preferred.

About isolved

isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM (Human Capital Management) technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers - who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, seamlessly connects and manages the employee journey across talent management, HR & payroll, workforce management and engagement management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow. For more information, visit www.isolvedhcm.com.

EEO Statement

isolved is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. isolved is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you are smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

Disability Accommodation

Visit www.isolvedhcm.com/careers for more information regarding our incredible culture and focus on our employee experience. Visit www.isolvedeebenefits.com for a comprehensive list of our employee total rewards offerings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above.

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