Commercial Legal Counsel

Coates Group; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 145.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Thrive Program

Zusammenfassung

Coates Group, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Commercial Legal Counsel to negotiate and draft commercial agreements, advise on commercial matters, and manage organizational risk. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and establish efficient contract-management processes.

The role requires a JD or equivalent, bar admission in a common law jurisdiction, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house at a technology company or commercial law firm.

Qualifikationen

• JD or equivalent required; bar admission in a common law jurisdiction preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally in-house at a tech company or commercial law firm.
• Strong ability to negotiate, draft, and review commercial agreements and provide practical legal guidance.

Aufgaben

• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements (customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs).
• Provide timely legal advice to support business decisions.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Commercial law

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, admission to the bar in a common law jurisdiction, and 3-5 years of relevant experience (preferably in-house at a technology company or commercial law firm).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Commercial Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Coates Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: $145,200 - $165,000 a year
Eligibility: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, admission to the bar in a common law jurisdiction, and 3-5 years of relevant experience (preferably in-house at a technology company or commercial law firm).
Deadline: Not specified
Description: Coates Group is looking for a Commercial Legal Counsel to negotiate and draft commercial agreements, act as a trusted legal advisor on commercial matters, and manage organizational risk. The role involves developing legal processes, contract management, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements (customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs).
• Provide timely legal advice to support business decisions.
• Develop and implement legal processes to enhance efficiency in contract management.
• Establish risk principles and guidelines to standardize risk acceptance.

Benefits: Annual competitive bonus program and the "Thrive Program" (flexible work options, wellness days, and a "Give Back Day").