In-House Corporate Counsel (5-7 Years Experience)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is seeking an In-House Corporate Counsel (5-7 Years Experience) for a global industrial automation leader in the western Chicago suburbs. This role focuses on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting M&A transactions, overseeing pre-litigation disputes, and advising on employment law matters in a broad generalist capacity.

This position is local to Illinois, restricted to state attorneys, and offers a hybrid work arrangement in Western Suburbs,

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of transactional experience in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with employment law compliance.
• Knowledge of M&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support M&A transactions.
• Oversee pre-litigation disputes.
• Advise on employment law matters.

Skills

Commercial contracts

M&A processes

Employment law compliance

Job description

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In-House Corporate Counsel (5-7 Years Experience)

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Western Chicago suburbs, IL (Hybrid)

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5-7 years of transactional experience (law firm and/or in-house); Local/Illinois attorneys only.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: In-House Corporate Counsel (5-7 Years Experience)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Description: A global leader in industrial automation solutions is seeking a Corporate Counsel for a broad, business-facing generalist role in the western suburbs of Chicago. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support M&A transactions, oversee pre-litigation disputes, and advise on employment law matters. The role involves partnering with internal teams across sales, operations, HR, and finance to provide strategic legal guidance.
Eligibility: Applicants must have 5-7 years of transactional experience in a law firm or in-house setting. Required skills include strong experience in commercial contracts, working knowledge of M&A processes, and familiarity with employment law compliance. This opportunity is restricted to local/Illinois attorneys.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Western Chicago suburbs, IL (Hybrid)