Counsel, Strategic & Commercial Transactions (Remote)

Overview

A legal team within the Law and Regulation department is seeking a transactional attorney to support a diverse portfolio of strategic, commercial, and corporate matters. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney aiming to build a strong foundation in transactional law while collaborating closely with experienced in-house counsel and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time, business-focused legal advice on commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, marketing agreements, SaaS and other technology agreements, real estate leases, and contract amendments.
• Support senior counsel on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and enterprise initiatives.
• Identify potential issues related to data, privacy, and intellectual property, referring and collaborating with internal subject matter experts as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Facilities, Risk and Compliance, Privacy, Security, IT, HR, and Legal to identify and solve problems, build partnerships, and complete commercial transactions.
• Anticipate legal concerns and provide creative problem-solving in a dynamic business environment.
• Contribute to the development of templates, playbooks, and process improvements to support efficient contract review and negotiation.
• This is a remote role with travel expectations primarily to Chicago/Northbrook, IL, for team collaboration and business travel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Active state bar license in good standing.
• 3 to 5 or more years of experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, technology agreements, or marketing/vendor relationships.

Skills

• Business technology and transactions
• Collaboration and team coordination
• Commercial agreements expertise
• Problem analysis and strategic planning
• Process improvement

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not include supervisory duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $116,500 to $157,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Candidates will be required to undergo a background investigation.

Location

• Remote position with travel primarily to Chicago/Northbrook, Illinois.

Additional Information

• The employer does not generally sponsor employment-based visas for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity policies prohibit discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation.
• Compliance with applicable state and federal laws regarding employment practices is maintained.