Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts
$138,600–$177,100 year
Remote · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Remote-based Associate Legal Counsel to support sales and operations with drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements (domestic and international), provide IP, data protection, privacy counsel, ensure regulatory compliance, manage licenses, support purchasing, sales, finance, and other departments, and contribute to governance policies. The role requires handling a variety of commercial transactional legal matters in a fast-paced environment, with collaboration across internal teams and leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more states
- 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters with a focus on commercial transactions
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and privacy laws
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills
- Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing all aspects of commercial transactions
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required
- Experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- International and/or governmental contract experience helpful
Desired Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more states
- 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters with a focus on commercial transactions
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and privacy laws
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills
- A high level of self-motivation with the ability to work independently with a commitment to client services and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing all aspects of commercial transactions
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required
- Experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- International and/or governmental contract experience helpful
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