Senior Legal Counsel & Assistant Secretary

Vistex Career; Hoffman Estates (IL); Ibrido; USD 200.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

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Healthcare plan

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Descrizione del lavoro

Vistex is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel & Assistant Secretary to serve as a strategic legal partner across the business, focusing on commercial contracts, employment matters, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. You will own CLM processes and lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure scalable, compliant growth globally.

You will manage a global team, advise senior leaders, and partner with outside counsel as needed, while ensuring policies meet evolving regulatory standards and business

Competenze

• 10-12 years of experience as Senior Legal Counsel or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience advising on employment matters, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with CLM tools and contract operations optimization.
• Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business-focused mindset.

Mansioni

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and employment agreements.
• Lead negotiations with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, data privacy, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, IT Security, Sales, and Marketing.
• Manage and mentor global Legal department lawyers and outside counsel.
• Support AI-related legal considerations and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Conoscenze

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Contract negotiations

Strategic counsel

Leadership

Formazione

Doctorate or better in Law

Strumenti

Contract Lifecycle Management

Descrizione del lavoro

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Senior Legal Counsel & Assistant Secretary

Locations

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• Hybrid
• Legal
• Full-Time

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 Legal 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

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including professional services, software licensing, non-disclosure, vendor, and other strategic contracts.
• Assess contractual, legal, and business risks and advise internal stakeholders on practical solutions.
• Join and lead negotiation calls with the commercial team, balancing legal risks and business goals.
• Partner with Finance, Human Resources, IT Security, Sales, and Marketing to ensure contracts comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously improve and streamline processes for contract review, approval, and risk mitigation.
• Use and enhance the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool to strengthen efficiency, consistency, reporting, and compliance.

Employment & Labor Law

• Serve as a primary contact for employment-related legal matters, working closely with HR and external employment vendors.
• Advise on Asia-Pacific employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, employee relations, performance management, and workplace policies, coordinating with outside counsel and North American and APAC HR teams.

Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy

• Advise on data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance, partnering with IT Security and other stakeholders as needed.
• Help maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards.
• Help develop and maintain internal compliance and risk management policies, procedures, and training.
• 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: Vistex solutions help businesses take control of 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. Vistex solutions are supported by AI capabilities that help turn complexity into insight and action. 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Law or related field.

Experience

Required

10-12 years: Experience as a Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary or similar

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

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