Commercial Counsel

Axiom
US - New York, US
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to legal professionals with pharma industry experience and a background in contract drafting, working in a remote or hybrid setting with a focus on global supply chain and contract manufacturing agreements.

Best fit for

  • Legal professionals with pharma industry experience and a background in contract drafting
    — “At least 2-3 years working in the pharma industry.”
  • Candidates who can manage complex agreements and collaborate with business stakeholders
    — “Work with business stakeholders and counterparties to resolve issues and complete agreements.”
  • Individuals with prior exposure to global pharmaceutical supply chain and licensing agreements
    — “Experience with global pharmaceutical supply chain or contract manufacturing agreements.”

Things to consider

  • Compensation range is wide, reflecting possible variance based on seniority and experience
    — “The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year”
  • The role may require flexibility in work arrangements and locations
    — “Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including ... flexible work arrangements”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your capability to interpret and draft complex agreements
    — “Strong drafting, negotiation, and agreement interpretation skills.”
  • Showcase your understanding of legal provisions in quality agreements
    — “Review quality agreements for legal provisions, defined terms, and references to related documents.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • effective contract management
  • resolution of contract issues
Typical background
legalpharma industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial ContractingDraftingNegotiationAgreement Interpretation

Preferred

Global Pharmaceutical Supply ChainLicensing

Stack & domain

Contract Manufacturing AgreementsSupply Chain AgreementsLicensing AgreementsAgreement InterpretationDraftingNegotiationQuality AgreementsLegal ProvisionsDefined TermsReferences To Related DocumentsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementOrganizationLeadershipPharmaceutical IndustryLegal ServicesContract Management

About the role

Original posting from Axiom

Join Our Team as a Commercial Counsel at Axiom

Location: Remote

We are seeking a Commercial Counsel to support a pharmaceutical company’s legal team. The attorney will initially focus on global pharmaceutical supply chain and contract manufacturing agreements, with the opportunity to support broader business relationships based on experience and team needs.

Responsibilities:

Interpret contract manufacturing agreements and advise on issues that arise during performance.

Draft and negotiate amendments, renewals, supply agreements, and statements of work.

Work with business stakeholders and counterparties to resolve issues and complete agreements.

Review quality agreements for legal provisions, defined terms, and references to related documents. The client’s quality team will handle the substantive quality review.

Support licensing agreements and amendments, including related product supply arrangements.

Assist with agreement interpretation and alliance management as needed.

Qualifications:

At least 2-3 years working in the pharma industry.

Recent, hands-on commercial contracting experience.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and agreement interpretation skills.

Ability to work with business stakeholders and counterparties to resolve contract issues.

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with global pharmaceutical supply chain or contract manufacturing agreements.

Licensing experience.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. 

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.  

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.   

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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