Commercial Attorney

COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY, Milwaukee WI

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

This opportunity is 100% office based in Milwaukee, WI.

Grow Your Legal Career at the Heart of Business Strategy

Ready to move beyond the back office and step into a role where your legal expertise directly shapes business decisions? As a Commercial Attorney, you’ll be a trusted advisor working side-by-side with procurement, supply chain, and sales teams, helping to drive strategy and protect the company through smart, practical legal counsel.

If you're looking for a place where your voice matters, your work is visible, and your impact is felt across the organization—this is your opportunity to step into a strategic role with real growth potential.

What you’ll do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts that align with business goals while minimizing risk
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, and sales
• Serve as the primary negotiator with external contract counterparties to protect the company’s interests
• Own and manage the full contracting lifecycle, from early business planning through execution and implementation
• Support the legal team with additional commercial and corporate legal matters as needed
• This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.

What you’ll bring:

• Licensed attorney with a JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Wisconsin
• 2–4 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts in a business-focused environment
• A proactive, independent, and solutions-oriented mindset—able to work with minimal direction and drive matters forward efficiently
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers
• Strong business judgment, responsiveness, and a collaborative approach to working with both internal teams and external partners

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week 
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

About Sensient: 

• Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. 
• SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 
• THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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