Director, Legal & Contracts

i2G Systems

. Serve as i2G Systems' senior legal advisor and trusted partner to the executive team .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in construction and technology sectors, while providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership. Proficient in managing outside counsel and legal budgets, with a strong understanding of U.S. employment law and compliance requirements.

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Juris DoctorActive Bar Membership8+ Years Legal ExperienceContract NegotiationU.S. Employment Law

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentDispute ManagementContract Management ProcessesData Privacy LawPublic Sector ContractingConstruction AgreementsSaaS AgreementsEmployment Law

Soft Skills

Independent OperationAdvisory SkillsCommunication

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryAIA FormsConsensusDocsMechanics LiensPayment Bond ClaimsSecurity IndustryFire and Life SafetyLow-Voltage TechnologyBuilding TechnologyCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as i2G Systems' senior legal advisor and trusted partner to the executive team
Draft, review, and negotiate customer contracts, master service agreements, monitoring and maintenance agreements, and statements of work
Review and negotiate construction-related agreements, including AIA and ConsensusDocs forms, flow-down provisions, indemnity, liability limitations, liquidated damages, retainage, payment terms, and change orders
Draft and negotiate subcontractor, vendor, manufacturer, dealer, software and SaaS, NDA, teaming, and real estate agreements
Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, fallback positions, and approval thresholds
Establish and manage contract intake, review, and repository processes
Review RFP and bid terms and advise sales and operations on risk
Advise senior leadership on business decisions, growth initiatives, and emerging risks
Identify, assess, and communicate legal and contractual risk with practical recommendations
Partner with Finance on insurance coverage, certificates of insurance, bonding requirements, and claims
Manage disputes, collections, mechanics liens, payment claims, and project claims
Select, direct, and manage outside counsel, including scope, strategy, and legal spend
Support corporate governance, entity maintenance, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
Advise HR on employment law, workplace investigations, corrective action, terminations, documentation, policies, agency charges, and litigation
Monitor state and local licensing requirements for low-voltage, alarm, fire, and security contractors
Advise on data privacy, security, public sector contracting, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and intellectual property
Build legal policies, training, and guidance for employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Ability to meet any in-house counsel registration requirements in the state of residence
8+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house
Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally construction, technology, or services agreements
Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and experience advising HR
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
Proven ability to operate independently as a hands-on practitioner while advising senior leaders
Preferred: Experience in the security, fire and life safety, low-voltage, building technology, or construction industry
Preferred: Familiarity with AIA and ConsensusDocs contract forms, mechanics liens, and payment bond claims
Preferred: Experience with SaaS, software licensing, data privacy, or biometric privacy law
Preferred: Experience with public sector or government contracting
Preferred: Experience building contract templates, playbooks, or contract management processes
Preferred: Multi-state employment law experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Hybrid/business travel of up to 20% as needed
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employment opportunity