Senior Corporate Counsel & Assistant Secretary

Vistex; Hoffman Estates (IL); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistex seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel & Assistant Secretary to advise on commercial contracts, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and CLM optimization. The role partners with Finance, HR, IT Security, Sales, and Marketing to ensure policy-aligned agreements. In-house leadership across APAC and NA regions, with a compensation package and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• J.D./equivalent required with Doctorate or better in Law.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois; in-house or law firm experience.
• Experience advising on employment, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and licenses.
• Optimize contract review, approval, and risk mitigation processes; manage CLM.
• Lead employment, data privacy, and regulatory compliance matters globally with HR and product teams.
• Provide practical legal guidance to business leaders; supervise outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Communication

Education

Doctorate or better in Law

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Job description

Senior Corporate Counsel & Assistant Secretary

Job Category : Legal

Requisition Number : SENIO003317

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Vistex is a global enterprise software and services company that helps businesses take control of their mission-critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs. The world’s leading enterprises across a spectrum of industries rely on Vistex every day to propel their businesses.

The Senior Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary will serve as a key legal advisor to the business, supporting commercial operations while expanding leadership across employment matters, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. This role will continue to own and optimize the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, while partnering cross-functionally to support scalable, compliant growth across global operations.

Responsibilities:

Commercial Contracts & Negotiations

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including professional services agreements, software licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, and other strategic contracts.
• Identify contractual, legal, and business risks and provide practical, solution-oriented guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in and lead negotiation calls alongside the commercial team, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Human Resources, IT Security, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure contracts align with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Contract Operations & Risk Management

• Continue to optimize and streamline contract review, approval, and risk mitigation processes.
• Leverage and enhance the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool to improve efficiency, consistency, reporting, and compliance.

Employment & Labor Matters

• Act as the first point of contact for employment-related legal matters, partnering closely with HR and external employment vendors.
• Provide guidance on employment law issues including hiring, terminations, employee relations, performance management, and workplace policies in the Asia-Pacific region, including coordination with outside counsel and collaboration with both North American and APAC HR teams.

Data Privacy, Regulatory & Compliance

• Advise on data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance matters, partnering with IT Security and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support compliance initiatives related to evolving regulations and industry standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal policies, procedures, and training related to compliance and risk management.
• Perform due diligence on AI-related matters, including legal, regulatory, and contractual considerations.
• Conduct research projects related to emerging technologies and evolving legal frameworks.
• Partner with product and development teams to draft and negotiate AI-related terms, protections, and safeguards.

Cross-Functional Leadership & General Legal Support

• Manage lawyers in the Legal departments around the globe
• Serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders across the organization.
• Manage and collaborate with outside counsel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Legal department and broader business objectives.

The compensation for this position is $200,000 - $240,000 annually. Base pay will vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills and work experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Vistex provides highly competitive benefits including comprehensive healthcare plan, 401(k) and paid time off, including paid volunteerism days!

About us:The Vistex platform helps businesses finally get control of all their different promotions, rebates, SPAs, discounts, and other incentives. With so many programs across so many partner relationships, it can be impossible to see where all the money is going, let alone how much difference it is actually making to revenue. With Vistex, business leaders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar they spend really is driving more growth, not just more costs. It is why global enterprises ranging from Coca-Cola to Sony to Grainger rely on Vistex every day. Vistex | Now it all adds up. ™

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Law or related field.

Experience

Required

10-12 years:

Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois

Experience as in-house or in a law firm setting

Experience advising on employment matters, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Familiarity with CLM tools and contract operations optimization strongly preferred.

Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business-focused mindset.

Experience working with global teams and international employment issues (APAC exposure a plus).

Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Flexible approach that includes changing priorities

Good interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.