Description:

Job Summary:
A Software Company is seeking a dynamic and resourceful Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will serve as a key advisor to the entire company, working closely with the Sales, Support, Marketing, IT, Compliance and Engineering teams on day to day and strategic legal matters. You will support the company's compliance, contract negotiations, IP and related legal needs. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring excellent legal acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel on a broad range of commercial matters to internal stakeholders on deal structure and contract negotiations
Drafts, revise and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including SaaS, partnership, licensing, services and procurement
Efficiently manage contracts from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with company policies and providing regular communication and updates to relevant stakeholders throughout the process.
Collaborate with and support all internal teams to identify, mitigate, resolve and escalate risks and disputes
Use and build your knowledge of legal issues relating to IP, Licensing, Data Use, Privacy and Regulatory compliance.
Drive continuous improvements to A Software Company legal templates, playbooks, processes and policies
Work on IP-related matters such as patent and trademark protection, to safeguard the company's intellectual property.
Assist with the preparation and review of corporate governance documents, filing of annual reports with relevant agencies (e.g., Secretary of State).
Assist with and support strategic transactions, including sales, joint ventures, technology partnerships, and other corporate initiatives as needed.
Work closely with business stakeholders and other departments to ensure alignment between legal matters and company goals.

Requirements:

Law degree and/or Illinois Bar Certification.
2-4 years of experience in an in-house legal role, with a focus on commercial contracting
Proactive, analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, outstanding communication and critical thinking skills - able to understand and distill complex legal issues clearly and concisely
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: