Senior Counsel, Corporate

Larson Maddox; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Larson Maddox is recruiting a Senior Counsel to lead the global legal function for a growing aviation and industrials business. This role focuses on managing commercial contracts and M&A, advising on governance, employment, IP, and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will negotiate complex domestic and international agreements, oversee due diligence, and coordinate with outside counsel to scale legal processes across a global organization.

Formación

• JD with active state bar membership.
• Minimum 6+ years of legal experience (Big Law + in-house preferred).
• Strong background in commercial contracting within the industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or aviation-adjacent industries.
• Meaningful exposure to M&A processes, including due diligence and transaction support.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the global legal function and manage both in-house and outside counsel.
• Oversee contracting and M&A activities, develop standardized legal processes for a global structure.
• Partner with sales and procurement to negotiate complex domestic and international agreements, including infrastructure markets.
• Oversee M&A due diligence, data rooms, and transaction documentation.

Conocimientos

Commercial contracting

M&A due diligence

In-house experience

Big Law experience

Contract negotiation

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

JD with active state bar membership; 6+ years of legal experience (big law + in-house preferred); strong commercial contracting experience in industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or aviation-adjacent industries; meaningful M&A exposure (due diligence, documentation, transaction support).

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Senior Counsel, CorporateCategory: JobsOrganiser: Larson MaddoxDescription:Larson Maddox is recruiting a Senior Counsel to lead the global legal function for a growing aviation and industrials business. This is a high-visibility, executive-facing role primarily focused on managing commercial contracts and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). The successful candidate will be responsible for evolving the company’s legal department, managing both in-house and outside counsel, and developing standardized legal processes to support a global organizational structure.The role involves partnering with sales and procurement teams to negotiate complex domestic and international agreements, including those involving airport authorities and infrastructure markets. Additionally, the Senior Counsel will oversee the M&A function, managing legal diligence, data rooms, and transaction documentation. The position also provides legal advisory on corporate governance, employment matters, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.Eligibility:* Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an active state bar membership.* Minimum of 6+ years of legal experience (a combination of "Big Law" and in-house experience is preferred).* Strong background in commercial contracting within the industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or aviation-adjacent industries.* Meaningful exposure to M&A processes, including due diligence and transaction support.* Experience supporting multinational operations and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: Chicago, ILFees: None (Base pay range: $170,000 – $200,000 per year)