Corporate Counsel

About This Role

Working within a small, highly collaborative legal group, the Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-focused legal support across a wide range of commercial matters. This broad-scope generalist role partners closely with diverse business and functional units, navigates cross-border business models, and brings clarity and judgment to an evolving operational landscape. It suits someone who enjoys variety, cross-functional engagement, and delivering clear legal guidance that helps the business move forward.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across multiple business units, including technology-enabled and SaaS-related offerings
• Serve as a practical legal advisor to business stakeholders, providing clear, timely guidance that supports commercial objectives and risk-balanced decision-making
• Improve and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and processes to enable greater efficiency and consistency across the region
• Support cross-functional teams through training, documentation, and day-to-day legal guidance on contracting workflows and operational considerations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address issues early, manage outside counsel on disputes when needed, and help the business navigate evolving regulatory expectations

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar, with ability to become licensed in Indiana within a reasonable time
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in-house, or a combination) with exposure to commercial contracting
• Experience handling all manners of complex business transactions including negotiating complex commercial agreements

Nice to have:

• Prior in-house experience supporting commercial or operational teams along with M&A activities and litigation
• Experience drafting or negotiating SaaS, software licensing, or other technology-related agreements
• Ability to build collaborative relationships within a small legal team and across cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience developing or improving legal processes, templates, or playbooks

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options from Day One
• Medical Wellness Programs
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• Parental Leave for Moms and Dads
• 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• CliftonStrengths assessment to pave the way for success
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Learn and Grow Program supporting internal advancement
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses for professional development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more

About the Company

dormakaba is a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, enabling seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, the company offers opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.