About the Position:
Our client, a well-funded global nonprofit organization headquartered in a northern suburb, is actively seeking an attorney with 5-10+ years of significant large law firm corporate/transactional experience to join its dynamic and growing legal team as an Assistant General Counsel. The lawyer in this position will work closely alongside the Chief Legal Officer as well as other members of the legal team and will have broad responsiblities, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and agreements, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and playing a key role in supporting the organization’s continued growth and strategic initiatives.

Local/Illinois candidates only. No relocates please.

Highlights:
• Collegial and collaborative environment
• Interesting and impactful work
• Mission-driven, nonprofit organization with a 100+ year legacy
• Strong culture of professional development, recognition, and growth

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders, providing strategic guidance on contracts, risk mitigation, disputes, intellectual property, and key initiatives
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial, transactional, and research-related agreements and contracts
• Collaborate with internal legal colleagues and cross-functionally with other teams to resolve complex issues related to projects, contracts, commercial operations, compliance, and other business matters
• Advise on intellectual property matters, litigation, investigations, and disputes as needed
• Provide guidance on compliance matters and develop policies, processes, and controls to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Manage legal support for strategic initiatives, coordinating efforts across the legal team to provide expert guidance and harmonize solutions to complex legal issues
• Consult with internal and external counsel as needed to address legal concerns and ensure comprehensive legal support
• Contribute to and/or lead other department specific and cross-functional initiatives
• Support corporate governance matters, including board and committee activities and preparation of related materials

Required Qualifications:
• 5-10+ years of large law firm corporate experience, specifically including strong commercial contracting and transactional experience
• Significant in-house experience handling complex commercial contracts is a plus
• Background at a nonprofit, academic, or research organization is a plus

Location:
Northern Chicago suburb, Illinois (Hybrid); Local/Illinois candidates only.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $235,000, plus bonus.