Description:
Overview:A Supplier in Chicago, Illinois is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing Corporate Legal team!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small in-house legal team supporting a dynamic and growing organization. You'll play a key role in advising the business on commercial transactions and supporting a range of legal functions including contract management, regulatory compliance, lease management, and corporate governance. If you're a self-starter with a practical mindset and a passion for collaborative problem-solving, we want to hear from you.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement to facilitate in-person with collaboration with A Supplier in Chicago, Illinois senior leadership team. While in office, the incumbent to the role would work at our headquarters office located in Rosemont, IL.
What You'll Do:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supply/distribution agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, etc.)
- Provide pragmatic legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, and business strategy matters
- Support lease portfolio management and related contractual matters
- Interpret contracts and provide risk-based legal advice in a business context
- Develop and implement legal policies and contracting processes
- Handle corporate filings and registrations across jurisdictions
- Conduct legal research and monitor emerging regulatory developments
- Collaborate cross-functionally and assist the General Counsel on additional legal projects as needed
What You'll Bring
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in corporate or transactional law, ideally within a law firm or in-house team
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred
- Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Comfortable working independently and directly with business leaders
- Highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
