Commercial Counsel

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a business-minded, highly skilled Commercial Counsel to join our growing Legal team. This role operates at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology, supporting a portfolio of innovative industrial businesses. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where you’re a hands-on partner to leadership, helping structure, negotiate, and optimize the commercial arrangements that power our growth.

What you get to do

In this role, you’ll be a key legal advisor across the enterprise, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and guiding a broad range of commercial and strategic transactions, including:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including manufacturing supply agreements, engineering service agreements, statements of work, master service agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and commercial teams to structure contracts that support real business outcomes.

• Draft, review, and negotiate software license agreements, SaaS contracts, data and technology licenses, cloud services agreements, and professional services agreements.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements and related facilities documents.

• Support M&A activity by managing due diligence, preparing legal documentation, and assisting with negotiation of acquisition agreements.

• Advise on data-security, privacy, and information-governance matters in collaboration with internal IT and security teams.

• Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance to business leaders on day-to-day legal matters, commercial risks, and new business initiatives.
• Support corporate governance, intellectual property management, and legal compliance efforts.
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, policies, and training materials to improve consistency and scale.

• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, memoranda, and recommendations.
• Assist with pre-litigation and litigation matters as needed.

What you bring to the Team!

We’re looking for someone who combines exceptional legal skills with strong business judgment and the ability to operate in a complex, fast-moving industrial environment.

• JD from an accredited law school and at least 5+ years of post-bar experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong foundation in commercial contracting, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent judgment, analytical ability, decision-making skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of diverse projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding negotiation skills, conflict-resolution abilities, and comfort delivering clear, direct guidance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to translate legal concepts into practical business advice.

• Large law firm training or experience.
• Exposure to or experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
• Experience with export controls, international trade, or compliance programs.
• Familiarity with engineering, manufacturing, or technology-driven businesses.

Compensation Salary $200K - $225K plus annual cash bonus and equity

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.