Corporate Counsel – Attorney at Law

Compensation Range:  $141,400 – $165,900 Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Corporate Counsel – Attorney at Law

As Corporate Counsel, you will be integral in managing the daily operations of the Legal Department. This will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; overseeing litigation; collaborating with stakeholders across the company on various issues; handling insurance claims and renewals; and leading corporate governance efforts.

What will you do:

• Works with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and limit exposure and liability for the company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including strategic decision-making in how to improve business processes to reduce risk and reach company goals.
• Manages and audits document control and retention policies.
• Oversee external litigation and manage relationships with outside counsel.
• Handle insurance portfolios, including insurance renewals and claims management.
• Leads yearly insurance audits and assists in other company audits where necessary.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft, negotiate, and review high-value contracts, as well as commercial agreements, NDAs, settlement agreements, etc.
• Review of all project-related contracts.
• Lead corporate governance efforts, including running quarterly board meetings, drafting agendas and minutes, and managing the changes to various entities.
• Consult with People and Culture to manage employee relations and labor and employment matters.
• Manage enterprise business licenses.
• Ensure company compliance by reviewing and updating policies and resolving issues that negatively affect the firm’s compliance with legal/regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the development and implementation of commercial strategies.
• Assist in the legal aspects of drafting proposals to secure future business.
• Draft, update, and organize Legal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What we are looking for:

• Motivated self-starter.
• Comfortable working with multiple team members in a high-performing technical atmosphere.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage a variety of short- and long-term projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Work with a high degree of commitment, integrity, and personal effectiveness.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong research and writing skills; advanced problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal skills.

Your background:

• Degree from an accredited Law School.
• 7+ years of experience as in-house counsel (preferably in the construction or engineering industry) or within a law firm (preferably in transactional or corporate practice groups).
• Licensed in the state of Illinois.

Benefits List:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Transit Benefits Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Education & Development Program
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Lunch and Learns
• University Classes (Cross Functional Training)
• Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Department

Legal

Team

Legal

Commitment

Full Time