Description:

Are you a commercial contract lawyer looking to make a move in-house? Do you want to be the trusted legal advisor for a growing, forward-thinking technology company? Good news! An IT Services and IT Consulting Company is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team at our downtown Chicago headquarters.

An IT Services and IT Consulting Company is the industry leader in product content management. With approximately 600 employees across the US, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and the UK, we're seeking a Legal Counsel to support our growing global team.

Reporting directly to our General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support for all of An IT Services and IT Consulting Company businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia and Latin America This position will supervise legal and contract assistants supporting a growing sales team.

As Legal Counsel at An IT Services and IT Consulting Company, responsibilities include the following:

Commercial contract work (e.g., draft, review and analyze agreements and other legal documents, support contract negotiations, draft and enhance contract templates, and advise on interpretation of existing agreements)
Legal support for business on marketing and new product initiatives (e.g., review of product literature, press releases, and website disclosures)
Support management and the General Counsel in identifying and effectively managing legal risks
Monitor relevant legislative developments at the domestic and international level
Report matters which bear a significant regulatory, financial, or brand risk to management and the General Counsel
Coordinate work with outside counsel to obtain expert legal advice on a cost-effective basis
Prepare and deliver legal-based training to employees, as appropriate
Oversee input of relevant information into electronic contracts database, consistent with applicable document retention and other corporate policies
Participate as a representative of the legal function in business and strategy meetings
Orchestrate logistics, assist with agenda preparation, gather relevant information and prepare presentation materials for legal meetings
Generate and deliver various reports for internal, external, and executive reporting on legal matters

Required Skills and Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-approved law school
3+ years of relevant professional experience in the corporate department of an international law firm or in an international corporation
2+ years experience in a SaaS industry
Member of a state bar in the United States

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience with Ironclad or other CLM systems, NetSuite, and Google Workspace
Skilled at effective multitasking; able to manage and prioritize a wide variety of matters from various sources to high levels of client satisfaction
Ability to respond under time pressure to business issues with executable solutions clearly linked to business objectives
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing; able to communicate clearly, concisely, effectively and persuasively with internal and external clients and management
Process-management skills; ability to help identify and implement improvements in work process to enhance efficiency and productivity
Adaptability; a team player who is able and willing to work both as part of a (cross- functional) team and independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to learn and continue to expand legal knowledge and skills
Knowledge of Data Privacy Law a plus
Attention to detail
Strategic thinker with good business understanding and analytical skills
Prepared to take the lead and make appropriate recommendations to management and others
Exhibits credibility and presence in discussions and meetings with management and in supervisory activities
Excellent relationship management and people skills; ability to adapt communication style to a broad mix of people and personalities
Able to form and maintain strong working relationships
Able to manage other employee reports
Intellectually strong; rapid grasp of key issues
Demonstrates An IT Services and IT Consulting Company Core Values (Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Humility, Integrity) in action