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This role will have primary responsibility for customer-facing contracts and non-disclosure agreements, while also supporting the review and negotiation of sourcing and supplier agreements in collaboration with Legal, Sales, Sourcing, and Operations.\nThis is a senior, judgment-driven role requiring independent legal and commercial decision-making, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders. 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