Senior Corporate Counsel

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. Provide day-to-day legal advice and guidance as a trusted business partner .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing intellectual property matters, and providing legal guidance on privacy and data protection. Proven ability to lead legal process improvements and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Commercial Transactions CounselIntellectual Property ManagementContract NegotiationPrivacy ComplianceLegal Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Drafting Transactional DocumentsData Licensing AgreementsSaaS ContractsRisk ManagementLegal Research

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsAutonomous WorkIssue SpottingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceDocument Management SystemsLegal Technology Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in IllinoisJ.D. from an Accredited Law School

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsVendor AgreementsM&A Due DiligenceAI Governance FrameworkCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal advice and guidance as a trusted business partner
Independently draft, review, negotiate, apply, and enforce commercial, data licensing, SaaS, and vendor agreements
Own negotiation of form commercial and data licensing agreements supporting sales and retailer recruiting
Manage contract interpretation, risk exposure, and deal structuring guidance
Direct and oversee intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensed data rights
Negotiate IP ownership, license scope, and derivative work provisions
Coordinate with outside IP counsel on application filings, prosecution, and enforcement
Lead legal process improvement initiatives, including templates, contract workflows, and document management systems
Train internal teams on legal tools and processes
Support M&A due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-close integration workstreams
Advise on U.S. and international privacy requirements and maintain privacy policies and documentation
Partner with IT, Security, and Product to mitigate privacy and data protection risks
Support the company's AI governance framework, including AI use policies, vendor AI tool evaluations, and AI-specific contract provisions
Support internal and external policy development and implementation
Manage outside counsel, including litigation matters
Collaborate with HR on employee-related legal matters
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting company compliance
Promote high ethical and legal standards, respect, inclusion, confidentiality, and integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of legal experience in a corporate or law firm setting, including prior experience providing commercial transactions counsel in-house and/or at a law firm
Licensed to practice law in Illinois
J.D. from an accredited law school and Bachelor's degree
Experience drafting transactional documents, especially commercial, licensing, vendor, services, and other business-to-business agreements
Proven ability to manage high volumes of simultaneous projects efficiently, with minimal supervision
Able to work autonomously, issue spot, and resolve complex legal and business issues in a practical, business-focused manner
Experience translating creative or complex business ideas into clear, concise written work product
Able to juggle competing priorities and adjust priorities as the business requires
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage time efficiently
Experience with business and legal technology tools (e.g., Salesforce)
Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality
Data licensing and SaaS contract experience a plus
In-house experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work options and flexibility to create a work/life balance
Paid time to volunteer with an organization of the employee's choice
Charitable donations are matched
Semi-annual company-wide employee survey used to shape company programs, perks, and culture