Job Title: Associate Corporate Counsel
Department / Division: Comm And Real Estate Transactions
Salary Range: $134,329 – $148,469
Location: Ada, MI
What we’re looking for:
Are you a collaborative legal professional who enjoys solving complex problems and working across a global organization? We’re looking for an Associate Corporate Counsel to support high-impact, high-volume commercial and technology initiatives, helping guide the business by providing thoughtful legal advice and identify and implement practical solutions.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of legal matters across the organization—from emerging technologies and AI to global market expansion—while partnering with colleagues around the world.
As an Associate Corporate Counsel, you will provide legal guidance and support on a variety of commercial and strategic initiatives. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to review contracts, assess and advise on legal and business risk, and help drive informed business decisions.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, including:
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- IT and technology contracts
- R&D and AI-related agreements
- Assessing legal and business risk while offering practical recommendations
- Advising internal stakeholders across multiple functions and global regions
- Supporting enterprise-wide initiatives, including AI governance and new market expansion
- Leading legal support for specific projects or compliance areas (e.g., compliance with the Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard )
- Managing and documenting contract matters within Amway’s matter management systems
- Contributing to dispute resolution efforts, when needed
- Identifying opportunities to improve legal processes and drive efficiencies
Tools & Environment:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Matter management tools (e.g., Passport)
- Fast-paced, high-volume environment with broad organizational exposure
Travel:
- Minimal (occasional conferences or meetings)
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution
- Licensed to practice law (or ability to obtain licensure)
- Ideal minimum of 3 years of legal experience (5+ years preferred)
- Experience with contract review, drafting, and negotiation
- Exposure to commercial, technology, and/or corporate legal matters
Skills to Be Successful in the Role:
- Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
- Effective negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
- Curiosity and initiative to explore new areas (e.g., AI, global business models)
- Thoughtful, methodical decision-making approach
- Commitment to integrity and sound judgment
What’s Special About this Team
This team supports commercial services and global acquisitions, partnering across the organization to provide legal guidance on high-impact initiatives and third party relationships. The group operates at the center of the business, working on projects that span regions and functions.
What makes this opportunity unique:
- Broad exposure: Work with teams across the globe and across business functions
- Meaningful impact: Help shape key business decisions and enterprise initiatives
- Continuous learning: Gain experience in emerging areas like AI, global expansion, and new technologies
- Collaborative environment: Build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor across the organization
- Career growth: Opportunities to expand your expertise and grow within the company
- Strong culture: A people-focused environment that values diversity, inclusion, and long-term career development
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location.