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Legal.io is working with a leading airline seeking an experienced commercial counsel to assist on a full-time (40 hours per week), contract-basis for an initial 6 month term (through May 2025). The ideal candidate would be able to work a hybrid schedule out of the airline's Chicago or Houston offices but highly qualified remote candidates will also be considered. This is a w2 role through Legal.io with available benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k).

Job Details:

Title: Commercial Counsel (Secondment) Experience: 7+ Years Location: Hybrid (Chicago or Houston) Hours: 40 Hours / Week Duration: 6 Months (From 11/11/2024 until 5/11/2025) Pay Rate: $95 - $110 / hr Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to, vendor agreements, customer contracts, partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, and service agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual matters, business strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, procurement, and finance to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure the company's compliance and competitiveness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies, processes, and training programs to promote legal awareness and risk management throughout the organization.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation efforts as needed, including managing external counsel when necessary.
• Participate in the evaluation and management of intellectual property matters, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues.
• Conduct legal research and provide concise and practical legal opinions to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with external legal partners when necessary to ensure comprehensive legal support.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience negotiating/drafting IT agreements and advising on software and other IT-related matters with a reputable law firm, large company, or a combination of the two; At least 7 years of the above experience preferred
• Experience negotiating IP issues related to software preferred
• Must have good market knowledge of IT software and services (both maintenance/support and consulting/development) to not only identify risk, but also understand whether risks presented are reasonable
• Excellent time management skills and business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give practical, timely, clear and accurate legal advice
• Must be comfortable pressure-testing alternative solutions with executive-level clients
• Strong interpersonal communication skills that enable individual to work effectively with a wide range of strategic, technical and practical aspects of business
• Ability to partner with the business team to solve complex issues by providing concise, pragmatic advice
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with IP and privacy issues in the context of IT agreements is preferred
• Experience in the advertising industry is a plus
• JD
• Licensed member of the bar in a US jurisdiction

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