[Remote] Sr. Counsel, Legal, Solutions and Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lenovo is a global technology powerhouse focused on delivering Smarter Technology for All. The Sr. Counsel, Legal, Solutions and Services will serve as a key legal partner to the Solutions and Services Group, advising on complex services and solutions transactions and ensuring compliance with company policies and risk frameworks.ResponsibilitiesManage the legal workstream for SSG services and solutions transactions, supporting negotiations, helping to drive resolution of contractual issues, and coordinating with relevant in/external stakeholders through contract executionEngage constructively with customers and counterparties during negotiations, fostering professional and solutions-oriented relationships that support successful deal outcomesDevelop understanding of existing contractual commitments for SSG CustomersWorking with the SSG Services TeamAdvising the SSG Team on a wide range of regulatory and commercial legal issuesProvide legal support for the Lenovo Teams developing new services, software and solutionsCollaborate with internal and outside counsel, specific subject matter experts, and stakeholdersWork closely with Lenovo’s lawyers, as well as services teams in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia PacificWork closely with the Sales Team and Commercial Contract Management Team to negotiate and close large complex SSG DealsWork closely with the Global Contracts Team and other Contract Management Teams to ensure that where they are supporting SSG Managed Services, they have the necessary training, playbooks and templatesAdvise SSG Team on a wide range of regulatory and commercial legal issuesEffectively engage in issue-spotting and involving legal subject matter experts within the broader corporate-level Lenovo Legal DepartmentWork efficiently to supplement internal resources across Lenovo’s geographies with advice from outside counsel as neededDraft standard templates for new solutions and servicesWork with the COE to establish a template library for all Services so they can be easily found and maintainedProvide clear, pragmatic legal guidance that enables business teams to support efficient deal execution while appropriately managing riskDevelop commercially practical solutions to resolve contractual issues in collaboration with sales, delivery, finance and legal stakeholdersEnsure transactions comply with company contracting policies, risk frameworks, AI and other governance programsMaintain transparency with legal leadership and business stakeholders regarding deal status, risks and escalation pointsSkillsJ.D. Degree12+ years of experience in negotiating complex multi-country services contracts in an IT or Telecommunications environmentCommercial management experience with solid understanding of the key drivers of profitability, and strong judgement in prioritizing legal risk and resolving issues pragmatically in complex negotiationsStrong contract drafting and negotiation skills, including the ability to draft and revise complex enterprise technology services or managed services agreements, and to provide clear, practical guidance in a fast-moving commercial environmentExperience partnering closely with sales and commercial teams in a deal-driven environmentDemonstrated ability to operate effectively within a global organization involving multiple stakeholders and decision-makersDemonstrated ability to represent organizations effectively and professionally in customer facing negotiations, to minimize unnecessary friction, and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholdersExperience with technology financing models, including IT asset leasing, device lifecycle management, or equipment financing structures would be considered an advantageAbility to work in a fast paced, ambiguous, and ever-changing environment, within evolving legal frameworks, policies and governance programs while maintaining effective deal executionExperience of subscription based 'as a service' commercial modelsComfortable negotiating directly with clients and/or third partiesStrong team player who builds strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholdersSolid project management experienceCommercial awareness with ability to understand the sales team's perspective and balance contractual and legal riskHigh degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitasFirst class interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent judgement and analytical skillsAbility to anticipate, mitigate, minimize, and proactively manage riskAbility and willingness to travel to client siteBenefitsIndividuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission.Company OverviewLenovo Group is a computer technology company that manufactures personal computers, smartphones, televisions, and wearable devices. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Beijing, Beijing, CHN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lenovo.com/in/en.Company H1B SponsorshipLenovo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2026, 76 in 2025, 52 in 2024, 75 in 2023, 82 in 2022, 58 in 2021, 67 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.