Senior Counsel

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Services & Solutions and Sales leadership, providing counsel on business initiatives, market expansion, and operational decisions. Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to ensure CDW builds, sells, delivers, and manages new services and solutions in a manner consistent with CDW's risk profile, financial targets, strategic goals, and contractual obligations. Help simplify and evolve the company's operating model and delivery processes to reduce friction for customers and drive greater efficiency in execution. Support M&A due diligence and integration activities for Solutions & Services acquisitions and strategic partnerships as needed. Lead the negotiation and structuring of complex commercial and technology transactions, including managed services agreements, professional services contracts, technology licensing arrangements, cloud solution agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements. Provide pragmatic, go-to-market legal advice that balances risk mitigation with business agility and competitive positioning. Manage legal and commercial risk in partner, vendor, and subcontractor relationships critical to services delivery. Handle escalated contract negotiations involving material customer relationships and significant revenue impact. Develop and refine standardized contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries that support scalable and efficient commercial execution. Support compliance with state, federal, and international regulations affecting services and sales across multiple jurisdictions. Help develop controls and strengthen governance processes that support CDW's continued transformation into a leading digital and services-led technology partner. Monitor evolving regulations affecting technology services, including AI governance, cybersecurity requirements, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, sector-specific requirements), and industry-specific compliance. Manage IP considerations in services delivery, including customer data rights, developed solutions ownership, and third-party IP compliance. Provide ongoing legal support for services operations, including change orders, service modifications, performance issues, and customer relationship management. Advise on legal aspects of services staffing models, including contractor vs. employee classifications, customer site requirements, and security clearance obligations. Manage and resolve commercial disputes, service delivery claims, and pre-litigation matters in coordination with the broader Legal team. Coordinate with other Legal team members and cross-functional partners to maximize a unified, agile, customer-friendly approach. As a senior leader within the Legal team, mentor and guide junior attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters as needs arise. Requirements J.D. or LL.M. from accredited law school 12+ years of progressive legal experience with significant focus on technology services, IT consulting, or complex commercial transactions Licensed to practice law in Illinois (or ability to obtain within 6 months) Extensive experience negotiating and structuring complex technology services agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, outsourcing agreements, licensing agreements, and SaaS/cloud agreements Strong understanding of managed services, professional services, and cloud services business and delivery models Working knowledge of data privacy regulations, cybersecurity compliance, and industry-specific requirements across multiple jurisdictions Experience with international services delivery and cross-border legal considerations, particularly in North America and Europe Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic advisor in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, influencing outcomes and aligning legal strategy with business objectives Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives Exceptional judgment, executive presence, and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple business stakeholders. Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in technology services and complex commercial transactions, with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and strategic advisory roles. Proven ability to negotiate and structure agreements while aligning legal strategies with business objectives in a fast-paced environment. Highest-signal resume keywords J.D. Or LL.M. From Accredited Law School 12+ Years Of Progressive Legal Experience Negotiating And Structuring Complex Technology Services Agreements Strong Understanding Of Managed Services And Cloud Services Working Knowledge Of Data Privacy Regulations ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Complex Commercial Transactions Technology Services Agreements Managed Services Agreements Licensing Agreements SaaS/Cloud Agreements M&A Due Diligence Contract Negotiation Compliance Management IP Considerations Governance Processes Soft Skills Strategic Advisory Exceptional Judgment Executive Presence Influencing Outcomes Managing Competing Priorities Certifications & Qualifications Licensed To Practice Law In Illinois Industry Keywords Technology Services IT Consulting Data Privacy Regulations Cybersecurity Compliance International Services Delivery Cross-Border Legal Considerations GDPR CCPA Commercial Risk Management Customer Relationship Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor