Legal Counsel

IFS

Itasca (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

IFS is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel to serve as the primary attorney for new sales transactions and to lead cross-functional discussions with Biz Ops. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, helping govern corporate processes and audits.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, have at least 3 years of commercial transactional experience, and are licensed to practice in one or more states.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Licensed to practice law in one or more states.
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial transactional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary attorney for new sales transactions.
  • Lead Biz Ops calls and collaborate with business teams.
  • Develop standard contract terms.
  • Provide legal support for corporate governance and audits.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel.
  • Keep up to date with laws and regulations.

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Posted August 14, 2026 · 1 day ago Last seen August 13, 2026 Est. expiry September 18, 2026

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Market Average: Legal Counsel

Market Average: Mid-Level Level

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("Market Average: Mid-Level Level"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 23% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€3,901–€14,760). The listed pay band (€10,417–€12,500) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 3 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Legal Counsel

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Upper bound (75th percentile)

Market Average: Legal Counsel €3,900/per month €5,750/per month €16,556/per month

From job ad (Mid-Level) €10,417/per month €11,458/per month €12,500/per month

About the role

Corporate Description: IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions...

Responsibilities
  • Serve as primary attorney for new sales transactions
  • Lead Biz Ops calls and collaborate with business teams
  • Develop standard contract terms
  • Provide legal support for corporate governance and audits
  • Coordinate with outside counsel
  • Keep up to date with laws and regulations
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial transactional experience
  • Licensed to practice law in one or more states
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Skills & Technologies

Contract drafting SaaS agreements Software licensing Legal newsletters Regulatory knowledge

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