Legal Counsel - Softeon

IFS; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

IFS is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support various legal obligations, including negotiating commercial contracts, corporate governance, and dispute management. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor, at least 3 years of transactional experience, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $150,000 annually, flexible time off, insurance benefits, and retirement plan contributions. Join IFS and contribute to a global enterprise software team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial transactional experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Licensed to practice law in one or more states.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate software license and consulting agreements.
• Provide legal advice to business teams.
• Manage corporate governance and audit support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

IFS Softeon is 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 Partner teams;
• 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 in laws and regulation and maintain a deep industry knowledge; perform other tasks as assigned or delegated by the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

With professionalism and a strong customer focus in everything we do, from R&D to Sales and Consultancy, we are proud to serve world-class customers all over the globe with our leading products.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $125,000 to $150,000 annually + bonus;
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday;
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance;
• 401(k) 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.