Associate Principal, Counsel (Commercial)

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in the Greater Chicago Area invites an Associate Principal, Counsel (Commercial) to provide strategic legal advice on technology contracts, SaaS licenses, and vendor agreements.

You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, support confidentiality programs, and conduct legal research on regulatory and transactional topics to enable safe, compliant technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active Illinois bar membership required.
• 3–5 years of relevant commercial legal experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience with regulated financial institutions or securities laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on routine and complex commercial matters, focused on technology and transactional agreements.
• Draft and negotiate vendor contracts, software licenses, and hardware procurement agreements.
• Assist with confidentiality programs and conduct legal research on commercial topics.

Skills

Commercial legal experience

SaaS contracts

Vendor negotiations

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Associate Principal, Counsel (Commercial)

Organising Institution / Firm

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

Not Specified by Organiser

Greater Chicago Area (Hybrid)

Not Specified

JD degree, active Illinois bar membership, and 3-5 years of relevant commercial legal experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Principal, Counsel (Commercial)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)
Description: The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, is hiring an Associate Principal, Counsel (Commercial). The successful candidate will provide legal counsel on routine and complex commercial matters, with a focus on technology and transactional agreements such as SaaS, software licenses, and hardware procurement. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating vendor contracts, assisting with confidentiality programs, and conducting legal research on commercial topics.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a JD degree and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Illinois and possess 3-5 years of relevant commercial legal experience in-house or at a law firm. Experience with regulated financial institutions or securities laws is preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Greater Chicago Area (Hybrid work environment, up to 2 days remote)
Fees: None