Transactional Corporate Attorney

About the Role

We’re looking for a Transactional Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with senior leadership to negotiate the agreements that drive our business forward — from vendor and customer contracts to IP licenses, M&A deals, and more.

This isn’t a maintenance-mode legal position. You’ll be the go-to resource for commercial legal strategy, helping us grow responsibly while moving fast. It’s a unique opportunity to define what “great” looks like for an in-house legal function at a growing company with a startup mindset.

A Day in the Life

• Review a manufacturing supply agreement in the morning.
• Advise the executive team on legal risks tied to a new strategic partnership in the afternoon.
• Support M&A due diligence, integration planning, and contract negotiations.
• Shape internal processes to ensure the legal function scales with company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• Vendor and customer contracts
• NDAs, IP licenses, and supply agreements
• Channel partner and distribution agreements
• Support M&A and other strategic transactions (due diligence, integration, documentation).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on legal risks and business strategy.
• Develop and improve contract templates, legal playbooks, and internal documentation.
• Build scalable legal processes and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations — with emphasis on manufacturing, technology, and defense contracting.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate specialized legal support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of transactional legal experience, preferably in-house or with exposure to fast-growing companies.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, IP licensing, and M&A transactions.
• Experience with manufacturing, technology, or defense contracting is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and business judgment skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.

Characteristics of the Role

• Hands-on Leadership: Working independently to execute departmental needs while also leading the team.
• Process Improvement: Consuming information, generating concise results, and always improving.
• Optimism: Getting energy from getting to the root cause of issues and coming up with creative solutions.
• Proactive: You anticipate issues before they arise and jump in to solve them without being asked.
• All-In: You treat this like a career, not a gig. You want to grow, stretch, and own more over time
• Adaptable: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly — and you help bring clarity when they do
• Detail-Obsessed: You sweat the small stuff so others can focus on the big picture
• Culture-Builder: You represent our values in how you show up, support others, and keep the engine running smoothly

Potere Search, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Tempe, AZ 85283 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tempe, AZ 85283: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person