Axiom Talent Platform

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with a focus on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracts, supporting contract lifecycle management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. | Legal qualification (JD or equivalent), active bar membership, 5-14 years of legal experience in commercial contracts, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. | About the position About Axiom: Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries. Job Description: We are seeking a Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support high-volume client projects, with a strong and growing focus on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracting work . This role is well suited for mid-level commercial generalists who bring solid core commercial contracting experience and exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments, even if not a subject-matter expert. Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, distribution agreements, supply and procurement agreements, and services agreements • Support supply chain and manufacturing-focused contracts , including vendor, supplier, and operations-related agreements. • Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy. • Assist clients with large commercial contracting initiatives , including contract standardization and remediation projects. • Support contract lifecycle management (CLM) efforts, including implementation, optimization, and ongoing contract operations. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (procurement, operations, finance, and compliance) to align contracts with business objectives. • Contribute to contract playbooks, templates, and process improvements to support scalable contracting operations. • Support or interface with international teams or international counterparties , as needed. Requirements • JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing. • 5-14 years of post-qualification experience , ideally in-house or in a commercial-focused practice. • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts. • Ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail. • Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills. • Comfortable working remotely or in hybrid environments. Nice-to-haves • Supply chain and/or manufacturing experience , including exposure to procurement, vendor, supplier, or operations-driven contracts (SME status not required). • Background in or support of manufacturing-related industries ; any industry experience is acceptable if tied to manufacturing operations. • Experience supporting large-scale commercial contracting projects • Familiarity with or hands-on experience in CLM systems and contract operations. • International exposure , including experience working with or supporting international companies, subsidiaries, or cross-border contracts. • Mid-level commercial generalist profile suited for cost-conscious engagements and scalable legal support models. Benefits • This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at \$110,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. • Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs.