Commercial Counsel

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169486 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Commercial Counsel is responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of global agreements with suppliers and service providers of all types in partnership with Procurement professionals and end users and in accordance with applicable Colgate guidelines / policies under the direct supervision of the Chief Commercial Transactions Counsel. You will provide day-to-day commercial legal advice and counsel to the Global Procurement Organization as well as other functions/divisions and look for ways to bring in contracting work currently handled by outside counsel or temporary support.

You will play a role as a member of the Colgate-Palmolive Global Contracts Center of Excellence (COE). The Contracts COE is a key part of the broader Procurement and Legal efforts to drive global digital transformation and contracting efficiency, aiming to standardize and streamline how the company manages its contracting tools and processes across a complex global landscape. You will support creation and maintenance of contract templates and playbooks, and will serve as an admin for Colgate’s contract management system. The Commercial Counsel will also serve as an escalation point for CBS contract managers.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate agreements with suppliers and service providers of all types, including materials and packaging supply agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, contract manufacturing agreements, agency agreements, software licenses, warehousing agreements, and transportation agreements.
• Be part of ensuring the success and continuing evolution and expansion of the Contracts COE, including providing advice to and serving as an escalation point for the CBS Mexico Contract Management Team.
• Develop and maintain expertise in Colgate’s CLM system (Ironclad) and serve as a system admin.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and standardization of contracting workflows globally.
• Assist in driving execution of digital contracting solutions and improved workflow processes.
• Evaluate and update existing contract templates and playbooks, and develop new templates and playbook clauses, as needed.
• Work closely and build strong relationships with Procurement and other functions in order to ensure contracts support the achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and support training for the Procurement Organization regarding day-to-day legal questions, contract policies, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training for GLO lawyers/paralegals in the commercial contracting space.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree
• 4+ years of Legal experience
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (as described in the above job responsibilities)
• Experience with Microsoft Word and/or Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house experience a plus
• Experience with implementing and/or utilizing contract management/authoring tools
• Experience with negotiating data privacy contract terms

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $120,000.00 - $168,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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