Senior Counsel @ Hornblower Group

Counselwell Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Counselwell Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Senior Counsel to join their legal team. This position involves providing legal support across various corporate functions, focusing on commercial contracting, intellectual property, and more.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. and possess over 5 years of legal experience, excellent negotiation and drafting abilities, and preferably have experience within infrastructure or hospitality. The role requires strong business acumen and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time legal experience with a focus on commercial contracting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience in infrastructure or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review various commercial contracts.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel to business units across functions.
• Monitor legal developments and advise on potential impacts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Counsel

Location: Chicago, IL (flexible in a city in which the Company has a major port or operations – NYC area, D.C. area or Chicago).

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The Senior Counsel will play a critical role in providing legal support and guidance across multiple corporate functions, with a primary focus on matters involving commercial contracting, intellectual property (IP) and branding, real estate, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), employment law, and other matters as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting:
  • Negotiate, draft, and review a wide variety of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, vendor agreements, operations agreements, NDAs, letters of intent, and other contracts consistent with the operation of a global transportation and tourism business.
  • Provide strategic legal advice on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Develop and implement contract management processes and best practices to streamline contracting and ensure consistency and compliance.
• General Legal Support:
  • Provide ongoing legal counsel and support to business units across various functions, including sales, marketing, operations, human resources, information technology and finance.
  • Monitor and assess legal developments in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility and advise the business on potential impacts.
  • Manage and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel.

Requirements & Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the candidate’s state of residence.
• 5+ years of full‑time legal experience with a focus on commercial contracting.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical legal advice in support of business objectives.
• Experience in infrastructure or hospitality preferred.
• Previous national law firm experience preferred.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.