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Attorney/Lawyer

$65 - $85 per hour

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support commercial legal matters in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong in-house experience handling technology-focused agreements, particularly within SaaS environments. The role requires a practical negotiator who can work closely with revenue-driving teams, manage agreement turnaround times efficiently, and provide clear legal guidance across a range of commercial transactions.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS and software-related contracts.
• Partner closely with sales stakeholders to move contracts forward quickly while balancing legal risk and business objectives.
• Prepare and revise contract language, respond to redlines, and drive agreements through to execution with minimal oversight.
• Conduct live negotiations with customers and counterparties, taking ownership of legal discussions and proposed terms.
• Provide practical counsel on technology and commercial contracting issues in support of ongoing business operations.
• Manage multiple agreements at once while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong attention to deadlines.
• Support the legal aspects of sales-driven transactions by identifying issues early and recommending workable solutions.• Demonstrated in-house legal experience handling commercial contracting matters. • Strong background negotiating SaaS, software, or other technology-related agreements. • Proven ability to draft, review, and mark up complex commercial contracts independently. • Experience collaborating directly with sales teams in fast-paced business environments. • Confidence leading contract negotiations by phone or video with external parties. • Ability to work autonomously, prioritize urgent matters, and contribute effectively from day one. • Solid understanding of commercial risk assessment and practical contract strategy.
The pay range for this position is $65 to $85/hr. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.   Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
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