Legal Counsel - Softeon

IFS; Illinois; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

IFS in Illinois is seeking an experienced attorney for the Corporate Counsel role. This position involves drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements while providing legal support across functions such as audit, tax, and HR. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and have at least 3 years of related experience.

IFS offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually plus bonuses, flexible paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits, indicating a commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial transactional experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one or more states.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate software license agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice to sales and business teams.
• Support corporate governance and audit matters.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

IFS Softeonis seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Corporate Counsel. This position is for a thoughtful transactional attorney to assist IFS Softeon with all of its legal obligations, ranging from negotiating high-value commercial contracts to corporate governance to M&A to dispute management.

In this highly collaborative role, you will:

• Serve as primary attorney for new sales transactions, including drafting and negotiating software license agreements, consulting agreements, SaaS agreements, and other commercial contracts;
• Lead Biz Ops calls and collaborate with IFS Softeon's business teams, providing accurate and timely legal advice with integrity and responsibility, especially to Sales, Services,Finance, Marketing, and Partnerteams;
• Serve as lead attorney for legal operations, including improving legal processes and procedures and the development of standard contract terms;
• Serve as primary attorney for corporate governance matters and provide primary legal support for audit, tax/treasury, HR/employment relations disputes, and real estate matters (leases, construction, etc.);
• Work collaboratively with the broader IFS Softeon legal team by sharing knowledge, helping out team members, and contributing to legal newsletters and training as assigned by the CFO of IFS Softeon and the Legal Team;
• Support global legal projects as assigned by the CFO and the Legal Team and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary;
• Keep up to date with changes inlaws and regulation and maintain a deep industry knowledge; perform other tasks as assigned or delegated by the General Counsel.

Required

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school;
• A minimum of 3 years of commercial transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department;
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one or more states;
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts;
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment to make real time decisions in ambiguous situations;
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and organizational skills;
• Interest in being a legal generalist;
• A "roll-up your sleeves" attitude -- no project is too big or too small for you.

Preferred

• Experience as an in-house attorney, preferably for a technology company;
• Experience drafting and negotiating software/cloud/SaaS agreements;
• Experience handling disputes without the assistance of outside counsel;

At IFS you will work in a growing, global enterprise software company where informal hierarchies promote simplicity and trust with responsibility. We strive to deepen our expertise by taking on challenging and varying work assignments in a collaborative environment together with committed colleagues.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 to $150,000 annually+ bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer