Senior Corporate Counsel
$180k - $230kRobert Half
Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half Legal is partnering with an engineering software company located in the west suburbs who is seeking a talented Senior Corporate Counsel with 5-10+ years of experience to join their in-house legal team. Candidates must have experience drafting and negotiating SaaS, IT, and Licensing agreements plus support broader legal department initiatives including vendor agreements, M& A due diligence, and strategic business transactions. Software/Technology company experience highly preferred. This position will work on a flexible hybrid WFH schedule of 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH per week.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS/software licenses, professional services agreements, NDAs, and enterprise customer contracts across U.S. and international markets.
- Partner with the global Sales team to provide practical guidance on contract terms, deal structures, customer escalations, and company positions.
- Ensure commercial contracts comply with applicable contract, privacy, data protection, export control, and international trade laws.
- Identify and advise on contractual risks, including indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, and data privacy matters.
- Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
- Support broader legal department initiatives, including vendor agreements, employment matters, M& A due diligence, and strategic business transactions.
- Manage legal databases, document retention, matter tracking, and follow-up for open and closed legal matters.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary ranging from $180,000 – $230,000
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Generous PTO & sick time
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Parental leave
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Additional comprehensive benefits
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois bar membership
- At least 5-10+ years of relevant experience
- Background advising software businesses either in-house or within a highly regarded law firm environment.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and enterprise technology agreements.
- Solid understanding of U.S. commercial contracting principles and common market terms.
- Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional compliance considerations and cross-border corporate matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and verbal communication abilities.
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
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