Senior Legal & Compliance Specialist
$14,000–$120,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and transactional agreements including vendor, SaaS, and intercompany contracts while identifying material risks. Maintain corporate governance records, minute books, and entity documentation to support filings and regulatory requirements. Manage a centralized contract repository, track renewal deadlines, and assist with regulatory examinations under FINRA, SEC, and MSRB frameworks. Utilize legal technology platforms to develop workflows and improve operational efficiency. Exercise independent judgment on legal matters and collaborate with business teams across investment banking, M&A, and real estate functions. Requires 10+ years of substantive legal experience; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 10 years of substantive legal experience in an in-house legal department, law firm, or similar environment
- Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Experience supporting corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory compliance functions
- Advanced legal drafting, contract review, and document management skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Experience learning and using legal operations and document management platforms
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Willingness to obtain FINRA licenses, including Series 7, Series 63, and/or Series 14, if required by the firm, is preferred
- Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
Desired Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate, degree in Legal Studies, or Juris Doctor (JD) degree welcomed but not required
- Active bar membership is not required
- Knowledge of FINRA, SEC, MSRB, and related regulatory frameworks preferred
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