Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney / Intellectual Property - General Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

2-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Commercial Counsel
HybridLegalFull time

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel on a broad range of commercial matters to internal stakeholders on deal structure and contract negotiations.
- Draft, revise, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including SaaS, partnership, licensing, services, and procurement agreements.
- 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 knowledge of legal issues relating to IP, licensing, data use, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Drive continuous improvements to the company’s 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 and filing of annual reports with relevant agencies.
- 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.

Education and Experience Information:
- 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:
- Experience with SaaS technology, public sector, privacy, and IP law.
- Experience with high-volume contract work and managing competing priorities.
- Experience with contract management systems.

Salary Information:
- Above market annual bonuses.

Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships).
- Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life.
- Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
- 401K (Roth/Traditional).
- A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc).

Additional Information:
**Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the . Federal E-Verify program. The company celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position is classified as exempt.