Corporate Counsel

Opportunity at a Glance

Covista is seeking a mid-level to experienced attorney to join its Legal Department. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Sr. Counsel, Real Estate & Transactions, this role will focus on commercial contracts and real estate matters, with a strong emphasis on continuous contract process improvement.

ResponsibilitiesReview, revise, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with service providers (including information technology, marketing and advertising services, SaaS, AI product providers, business process outsourcing, Ed tech services), working collaboratively and cross-functionally with procurement professionals, business stakeholders, and company SMEs.Advise procurement team and business stakeholders on contract interpretation matters, vendor relationship issues, and resolution of vendor disputes.Provide support on real estate matters for five Title IV institutions located in the United States and the Caribbean, as well as the corporate real estate portfolio in the United States. Real estate work will include drafting, review, and negotiation of lease-related documents (tenant estoppel certificates, SNDAs, lease amendments, use and license agreements) as well as contracts with architects, engineers, general contractors, brokers, and other service providers.Take a lead role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of commercial contract and real estate templates, playbooks, negotiation guides, clause libraries, and other business guidance documents, with a focus on process improvement and technology adoption.Establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with others to achieve desired objectives across the organization.Support special projects and strategic initiatives as requested.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards