Corporate Counsel

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. Assist with litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims management .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, dispute resolution, and claims management while providing practical legal guidance to business teams. Proficient in legal research, drafting legal documents, and managing legal matters independently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolActive Illinois Law LicenseLitigation ExperienceLegal Research And Writing SkillsTelecommunications Regulatory Experience

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Hard Skills

LitigationDispute ResolutionClaims ManagementLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsPolicy DevelopmentContract ReviewAnalytical SkillsCompliance SupportRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsBusiness-Oriented Legal AdviceSelf-MotivatedStrong Communication SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Illinois Law License

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsConstructionReal EstateRegulatory MattersMunicipal MattersUtility MattersClaims ManagementLegal GuidanceGovernment AffairsBroadband Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims management
Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, releases, and related correspondence
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel
Investigate and help resolve disputes involving customers, contractors, property owners, vendors, and other third parties
Support regulatory, permitting, compliance, and government affairs matters
Provide practical legal guidance to business and operational teams
Conduct legal research and prepare concise guidance memoranda
Develop policies, forms, and internal procedures
Review routine commercial agreements and identify legal risks
Independently manage assigned matters, maintain organized files, track deadlines, and handle related administrative tasks without dedicated legal support staff
Report to the Vice President and Corporate Counsel
Support broadband expansion throughout the Midwest

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active Illinois law license in good standing
Eligible to practice law in Illinois without restriction
Approximately 3-5 years of legal experience preferred
Litigation, dispute resolution, or claims management experience strongly preferred
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to manage legal matters with minimal supervision and without reliance on a legal assistant
Experience with telecommunications, construction, real estate, regulatory, municipal, or utility matters is a plus
Business-minded and solutions-oriented
Strong writing and communication skills
Comfortable handling disputes and litigation-related matters
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Must submit a resume and brief summary of relevant experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible part-time schedule
Direct exposure to executive leadership
Meaningful in-house experience across multiple legal disciplines
Opportunity to support broadband expansion throughout the Midwest
Entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment