Senior General Counsel & Strategic Risk Advisor

Addison Group

Carol Stream (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a seasoned in-house counsel to partner with executive leadership on strategic, regulatory, and risk management matters. You will advise on corporate governance, acquisitions, major contracts, and cross-functional initiatives across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor with an active license, 10+ years of corporate and litigation experience, and prior GC or senior in-house leadership preferred.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with active bar license.
  • 10+ years of progressive legal experience in corporate and litigation.
  • Prior experience as General Counsel or senior in-house counsel preferred.
  • Strong litigation management and risk assessment abilities.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or complex operations preferred.
  • Ability to operate independently with sound legal judgment.
  • Expertise in governance, contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Established network of external legal resources and subject matter experts.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Executive presence to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the organization's primary legal advisor on legal, regulatory, and business matters.
  • Assess legal risk and advise executive leadership on potential implications.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Manage and oversee all litigation matters, including disputes and settlements.
  • Partner with outside counsel and leverage specialized expertise as needed.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documents.
  • Advise leadership on employment law, governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Develop and maintain policies and legal frameworks to protect the organization.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and mitigate risk.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and growth.

Skills

Litigation management
Corporate governance
Contracts
Employment law
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
Executive presence
Communication
Negotiation
Relationship building
Strategic advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)
Active bar license

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a seasoned in-house counsel to partner with executive leadership on strategic, regulatory, and risk management matters. You will advise on corporate governance, acquisitions, major contracts, and cross-functional initiatives across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor with an active license, 10+ years of corporate and litigation experience, and prior GC or senior in-house leadership preferred.

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