Illinois Licensed Legal Counsel

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Legal Counsel to establish and lead its legal function.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the in-house legal function, creating scalable and efficient legal operations
• Serve as principal legal advisor on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and employment matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, and collaborate on compliance and governance issues

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing (Illinois preferred)
• 6+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house within SaaS, technology, or fintech
• Proven success as both a strategic advisor and hands-on legal practitioner
• Deep expertise in commercial contracting, employment law, and data/privacy compliance
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable legal frameworks and enhance organizational processes