Commercial Counsel Legal Architect

• Own the Commercial Legal Infrastructure:
• Select implement and govern a contract lifecycle management platform that gives SRAM visibility consistency and control across its global commercial relationships
• Design self-service workflows that enable business teams to move at SRAM's pace on routine transactions without requiring direct lawyer involvement on every deal
• Build and continuously improve the template libraries playbooks clause repositories and approval frameworks that make legal infrastructure a durable business advantage
• Build the system that treats every signed agreement as the starting line not the finish: tracking what SRAM is owed ensuring it gets delivered and making sure nothing negotiated hard for gets quietly left behind
• Govern AI-assisted workflows that automate commodity legal work and redirect attorney capacity toward the problems that require real judgment
• Drive adoption of standardized tools across global business functions and build the legal literacy that lets teams move confidently without constant escalation
• Lead Complex Commercial Transactions:
• Negotiate and close the agreements that require a skilled attorney at the table: global manufacturing and supply relationships distribution and channel partnerships and the sophisticated sponsorship and sports marketing deals that define SRAM's presence in the sport
• Serve as a cross-functional legal problem-solver across sourcing product development sales and marketing structuring deals that create value rather than simply documenting it
• Bring decisive well-reasoned positions to the issues that determine outcomes in commercial negotiations: IP ownership exclusivity warranty allocation indemnification and liability
• Communicate with clarity and authority delivering legal advice that business leaders can act on and counterparties take seriously
• Support SRAM's global supply chain and trade compliance strategy as the company's manufacturing footprint and regulatory environment continue to evolve
• Build and Own the Commercial Legal Function:
• Work alongside the Director of Legal to establish the processes relationships and institutional knowledge that a high-performing commercial legal function requires then own and operate that function at full tempo
• Capture and systematize the institutional knowledge embedded in SRAM's long-standing commercial relationships converting experience and relationships into durable organizational infrastructure
• Establish the reporting escalation and matter management structures that give leadership confidence and keep legal operations efficient as transaction volume and complexity grow
• Scale the function with the business; as SRAM's global presence evolves the commercial legal infrastructure and the attorney running it expand with it

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7 to 12 years of commercial legal experience; a combination of law firm training and meaningful in-house tenure is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly improving commercial legal infrastructure including templates playbooks workflow design or contract management platform implementation
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a range of commercial agreement types including supply manufacturing distribution licensing sponsorship and services agreements
• Experience with cross-border commercial agreements and international operations; European commercial law and manufacturing contexts are a meaningful plus
• Genuine enthusiasm for legal technology and AI-assisted workflows with the systems design instinct to build for scale rather than solve one problem at a time
• Ability to translate legal complexity into clear direct business guidance that non-lawyers can act on without follow-up
• High initiative and genuine comfort with ambiguity; this role requires a lawyer who generates direction not one who waits for it
• Commercial mindset that treats risk as something to be managed intelligently not avoided at the cost of the deal
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
• On-site in Chicago Illinois; this is not a remote or hybrid role
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
• Passion for cycling or the competitive sports industry is a genuine differentiator at SRAM
• COMPENSATION:
• Base salary: $175000 with the potential to reach $225000 for highly experienced candidates
• Eligible for annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; and paid time off

What We Do

Founded in Chicago in 1987 by Stan Day SRAM LLC has grown to be one of the world's largest bicycle component manufacturers. Today we are led by CEO Ken Lousberg and Stan Day serves as Chairman of our Board. SRAM’s global footprint helps us bring cycling to every corner of the globe including your local roads and trails. We design and manufacture bicycle components including shifters derailleurs brakes chains suspension and power meters. Our components are used by bicycle manufacturers distributors and bicycle retailers. Read the full history of SRAM: https://www.sram.com/en/company/about/history

Why Work With Us

SRAM’s success is due to the hard work passion and commitment of our team members around the world. A respectful workplace where we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment and all people feel welcome. We offer benefit programs that encourage well-being and support in all aspects of team members’ lives.

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