DMA
AssociateGeneralCounsel
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“Associate General Counsel at DMA. Skills: Commercial contracting, Legal advice, Risk management. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements. Partner with sales and operations teams”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize agreement enforceability while managing risk to the business; enable the business’s operational and commercial objectives
Industry & Context.
issue-spotting skills; solutions-oriented guidance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor (J. D. ) from an accredited law school, Active license to practice law in at least one U. S. jurisdiction, in good standing, 5–7 years of experience at a mid-to-large-sized law firm, Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including both client/customer and vendor contracts, Demonstrated experience working closely with business partners, particularly sales and operations personnel, analytical, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, business-driven environment
Nice to Have
Data privacy and IT security law, Commercial leasing, Mergers and acquisitions, International commercial agreements, Employment law, Bankruptcy and collections, Commercial insurance, Immigration law, Employee benefits and executive compensation, Prior experience as in-house counsel, High degree of financial acumen and business CPA and/or MBA, Experience working with professional services organizations
What You'll Do.
and negotiate commercial agreements
Partner with sales and operations teams
Provide legal guidance to facilitate revenue generation
Consult with Human Resources on employment law
Perform reviews of commercial leases
Assist with M&A transactions
Develop contract templates and playbooks
Act as legal advisor to business leaders
Translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
Identify risks and collaborate on mitigation
Support enterprise compliance initiatives
Assist with corporate governance
Participate in internal investigations
Provide legal support across various areas
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with sales and operations teams; Consult with Human Resources personnel; Act as a trusted legal advisor to business operations and functional leaders; Translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders; Proactively identify risks and collaborate on mitigation strategies; Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel
Communication Scope
Clearly, simply, proactively, and effectively communicates complex legal concepts
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof: * 2025 Great Places to Work Certified * Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation) * Company paid parental leave * Generous time off package * Multiple [_benefit plans_](https://dmainc.com/careers/benefits/us/), eligibility begins on day one of employment * Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees **Position Summary** The Associate General Counsel will serve as a key member of DMA’s Legal function, providing practical, business-oriented legal advice across the organization. This role will focus heavily on commercial contracting and day-to-day partnership with sales and operations teams, while also supporting a broad range of corporate, compliance, and risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, responsive attorney with strong law firm training and deep experience advising business stakeholders, who is adept at managing legal risk while enabling the business’s operational and commercial objectives. **Key Responsibilities** **Commercial Contracting & Revenue Support** * Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client engagement agreements and vendor contracts * Partner closely with sales and operations teams to structure, negotiate, and finalize client agreements * Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance to facilitate revenue generation and optimize agreement enforceability while managing risk to the business * Consult with Human Resources personnel on employment and immigration law issues, involving outside counsel as necessary * Perform reviews of commercial leases and related agreements * Assist with various areas of legal work associated with M&A transactions * Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms **Busines
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