Legal Counsel

Acceleration Partners, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Group medical/dental/vision coverage

401K with matching

Open paid time off

Wellness/technology/education Allow

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Acceleration Partners is hiring a full-time, remote Legal Counsel to serve as an in-house legal resource. The selected candidate will manage client and vendor contracts, and support compliance, data privacy, corporate governance, and HR/employment matters across a globally distributed organization.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. with active bar membership and 8+ years of contract-law experience, preferably with in-house or agency experience and familiarity with GDPR.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, primarily in contract law.
• Prior in-house or agency/services industry experience.
• Familiarity with data protection/privacy matters (e.g., GDPR) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end client contract process, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client services agreements.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for vendor relationships, ensuring data privacy and security standards are met.
• Handle low-level disputes and legal inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel on more complex matters.
• Partner with People team to advise on employment-related legal questions and compliance.
• Support basic corporate governance across global entities, including drafting resolutions and coordinating filings.

Skills

Contract law

Contract negotiation

In-house experience

Education

J.D. and active bar membership

Job description

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jobs Verified: 21 May 2026 Chicago, IL (100% Remote / Work-from-Home)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Acceleration Partners

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Chicago, IL (100% Remote / Work-from-Home)

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J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, primarily in contract law.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Acceleration Partners
Location: Chicago, IL (100% Remote / Work-from-Home; ideally in EST or CST)
Eligibility: J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, showing meaningful depth in contract law. Prior in-house or agency/services industry experience and familiarity with data protection/privacy matters (e.g., GDPR) are highly preferred.
Salary/Remuneration: Target base salary of $160,000 - $180,000 + bonus (depending on location and experience).
Description: Acceleration Partners is hiring a full-time, remote Legal Counsel to serve as an in-house legal resource. The selected candidate will manage client and vendor contracts, and support compliance, data privacy, corporate governance, and HR/employment matters across a globally distributed organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Client Contracts: Own the end-to-end client contract process, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client services agreements.
• Vendor Contracts: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.
• Disputes and Legal Matters: Handle low-level disputes and legal inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel on complex litigation.
• HR Legal Advisory: Partner with the People team to advise on employment-related legal questions and compliance.
• Corporate Governance: Support basic corporate governance matters across global entities, including drafting resolutions and coordinating filings.

Perks & Benefits: 100% remote work, group medical/dental/vision coverage, 401K with matching, open paid time off, wellness/technology/education allowances, and paid parental leave.
Deadline: Not specified