General Counsel

Codal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Life, Dental/Vision insurance

Employer 401k match - 4%

Office snacks and drinks

Amenities like gym and rooftop bar

Job summary

A digital consulting firm located in Chicago is seeking a General Counsel to advise leadership on all legal matters. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of in-house legal experience, particularly within technology services. Responsibilities include managing a legal team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling corporate governance. The role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative hybrid working environment with various perks including office amenities and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in technology.
• Active bar admission required.
• Experience leading projects beyond traditional legal scope.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-house attorney and advisor on various legal matters.
• Build and manage legal team; coordinate with outside counsel.
• Draft, negotiate, and structure commercial agreements.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and manage employment law matters.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Judgment and communication skills

Cross-functional project leadership

In-house legal experience

Autonomy in fast-paced environments

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

An Introduction to Codal Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

At Codal, you’ll collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. You’ll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We’ll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

Position Overview

The General Counsel serves as the primary legal advisor to leadership. This role is responsible for all legal matters affecting the company, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, corporate governance, and risk management. Reporting to the COO, the GC will build and lead the legal function while supporting a fast-paced, international technology services business.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, business-minded attorney who can balance legal rigor with commercial reality. You\'re comfortable being the go-to resource for everything legal, enjoy variety, and thrive in an environment where you\'re building infrastructure while simultaneously handling day-to-day matters.

What you’ll be doing

• Legal Leadership
  • Serve as in-house attorney and primary legal advisor to leadership on commercial, regulatory, employment, and corporate matters
  • Build, manage, and mentor a lean legal team; coordinate with outside counsel across the US, Canada, the UK, and India
  • Draft, negotiate, and structure commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and partnership agreements with enterprise and Fortune 500 clients
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and self-service resources that enable efficient deal flow
  • Advise on data privacy and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 requirements
  • Manage employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, including handbooks, policies, and workplace investigations
  • Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and international subsidiary compliance
  • Identify and mitigate legal and business risks; advise leadership on risk exposure
  • Support M&A activity, commercial real estate transactions, and other corporate matters as they arise

What you’ll need to be successful (Required Qualifications)

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission
• 8 + years of legal experience, with significant in-house technology experience
• Strong commercial contracts expertise, particularly in software/ technology services
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects beyond traditional legal scope
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and executive presence
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with digital consulting strongly preferred
• Experience with working at tech consulting firms
• Background advising on technology implementations
• Privacy certifications or relevant technical training
• Experience at a multinational company
• Experience with regulated industries (healthcare, government, financial services)

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees and offices in the US, UK, and India
• Office snacks and drinks + a Bevi water machine with flavored water
• We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
• Employer 401k match - 4%
• An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
• Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days

Compensation

• $150,000 - $300,000.00, the rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.