Assistant General Counsel

RRD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Voluntary insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking an experienced contracts attorney to join our team as Assistant General Counsel. You will lead complex client and vendor agreements, and provide strategic legal advice to management while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a JD and bar admission, a minimum of five years’ experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements, and a proactive, collaborative approach to risk. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong written, verbal and drafting skills for executive audiences.
• Strategic risk assessment and mitigation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret laws and business documents.
• Proactive, collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and analyze complex client and vendor agreements.
• Draft and negotiate commercial technology agreements (SaaS, IP licenses, AI, cloud, outsourcing).
• Advise on data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance.
• Support healthcare clients with CMS regulations and standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) + Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) seeks an experienced contracts attorney to join our team as Assistant General Counsel. The successful candidate will lead complex client contract negotiations and provide strategic legal advice to RRD management. This role requires a highly organized, collaborative practitioner capable of partnering effectively with cross-functional internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities & Legal Capabilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and analyze complex client and vendor agreements.
• Draft and negotiate commercial technology agreements, including intellectual property licenses, software licensing/support, SaaS, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) implementations, development, outsourcing, and consulting agreements.
• Advise on data privacy, information security, technology controls, emerging technologies (including AI), and related regulatory compliance matters.
• Support RRD’s healthcare clients by leveraging knowledge of CMS regulations and industry standards.

Business & Leadership Competencies

• Utilize a solution-oriented approach to advance business strategy and performance, staying adaptable to evolving technological and regulatory landscapes.
• Operate with minimal supervision, building trust with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive corporate objectives.
• Exhibit an open-minded, collaborative leadership style within a globally diverse team.
• Embrace opportunities for continuous professional development, expanding your legal and business acumen while navigating pathways for career growth.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials, including a Juris Doctor (JD) and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment with a strong focus on drafting/negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• A highly motivated attorney with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strategic approach to risk assessment and mitigation, developing innovative approaches to legal issues that support business objectives.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and drafting skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to the executive team and external parties.
• Uncompromising integrity and discretion with highly confidential information.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand documents such as laws, business documents, system documents, company policies, and procedures.
• Strong negotiation, and analytical skills (i.e., logical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making).
• An ability to work in a team environment and with peers and management on all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.

Additional Information

RRD's current salary range for this role is $129,500 to $207,200 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

RRD’s benefit offerings include:

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance
• other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• employer/partner discounts

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.