Corporate Legal Counsel

Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts & Legal OperationsCompany OverviewOur client is an established financial services organization with a sophisticated business platform and a collaborative corporate environment.The company is seeking a legal professional to support commercial contracting, corporate administration, and legal operations. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals and business stakeholders while contributing to the legal and operational needs of a complex organization.The successful candidate will combine strong legal judgment with excellent organizational skills and a hands-on approach to managing contracts, legal documentation, and related business processes.

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Location, Compensation & BenefitsChicago, IL – Hybrid$160,000-225,000 base + 10% target bonusComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Position OverviewThe Corporate Counsel – Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations professional will support a range of legal and administrative activities involving commercial agreements, contract management, corporate documentation, and legal operations.This individual will review and negotiate agreements, coordinate contract execution, maintain organized legal records, and assist with the administration of corporate information.The position requires an attorney who is comfortable balancing substantive legal analysis with the organizational and operational responsibilities necessary to support an effective in-house legal function.Working closely with legal professionals and internal business stakeholders, the successful candidate will help maintain efficient processes, accurate documentation, and timely completion of legal assignments.
Key ResponsibilitiesReview commercial agreements and identify provisions requiring clarification, modification, or additional legal considerationAssist with drafting, revising, and negotiating contractual termsCollaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve contractual mattersEvaluate contractual obligations and help ensure agreements align with business and legal requirementsCoordinate agreements through internal review, approval, execution, and final documentationMaintain organized records of executed agreements and supporting documentationMonitor contract status and follow up with stakeholders regarding outstanding itemsTrack important contractual dates, renewal provisions, and other time-sensitive obligationsMaintain accurate contract information within internal recordkeeping systemsSupport the development and improvement of contract management proceduresAssist with maintaining corporate records and documentation for affiliated business entitiesUpdate and organize entity-related information as business requirements evolveCoordinate documentation needed for recurring corporate administration and internal reportingReview existing legal records to identify missing information or inconsistenciesPartner with internal legal and business professionals on contract-related questions and operational mattersSupport legal risk management initiatives and related documentation requirements xzbcwsv Assist with preparing written communications, summaries, and other legal materialsIdentify opportunities to improve document organization and contract workflowsParticipate in initiatives involving legal technology, process improvements, and administrative efficiencyEvaluate tools and systems that may enhance legal document management and information accessibility
QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) degree requiredApproximately 3+ years of relevant legal experience preferredExperience within a corporate legal department, law firm, financial services organization, or other complex business environmentBackground reviewing, drafting, or negotiating commercial agreementsFamiliarity with contract administration and contract lifecycle managementUnderstanding of contractual obligations, legal risk, and corporate documentation requirementsExposure to corporate entity administration or governance-related records is beneficialExperience with contract management platforms, document-management systems, or comparable legal technology