Noah Lesik
@noahlesik
Corporate counsel specializing in commercial contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation.
What I'm looking for
I spearhead the preparation, negotiation, and execution of over 300 diverse contracts annually, including commercial agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, data use agreements, and vendor agreements—ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk. I negotiate multi-million-dollar strategic service agreements with enterprise partners, aligning legal risk with business objectives to accelerate revenue timelines. I identify and mitigate legal risks across contracts and business transactions, continuously refining contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce exposure.
I bring practical, business-focused legal guidance to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, partnering with finance, procurement, IT, HR, and operations to embed legal considerations into core decisions. Previously, I served as a primary point of contact for client representatives and independently resolved contract and budget issues to keep studies on track, and earlier litigation experience strengthened my advocacy and problem-solving in high-stakes matters.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Certified Legal Intern
University of Dayton School of Law
Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)
Managed criminal defense matters under the student practice rule, including client counseling, discovery, motion practice, and plea negotiations. Represented clients in court proceedings and pre-trial conferences.
Certified Legal Intern
Erie County Public Defender’s Office
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Represented clients in preliminary hearings and probation revocation proceedings. Negotiated plea agreements and conducted legal research to support criminal defense litigation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Dayton School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Completed a Juris Doctor with related coursework in Contract Law, Business Organizations, Evidence, Torts, and Trial Advocacy. Also studied Property, Commercial Real Estate, and UCC Secured Transactions.
Gannon University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Grade: Magna Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Led an Erie County Glass Recycling project (2019), presenting research at an industry symposium and publishing a paper. Served as a team member on an international business consulting project (2018) developing a go-to-market and distribution strategy for U.S. expansion.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Completed minors in Sports Management and Marketing.
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