Talent.com
Senior Corporate Counsel
Senior Corporate CounselAeris Communications • Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Corporate Counsel

Aeris Communications • Chicago, IL, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This role provides broad legal and compliance support across the organization, overseeing contract management, employment matters, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include negotiating and managing sales agreements, supporting employment and immigration processes, administering export and privacy compliance, and maintaining corporate records and equity documentation. The position requires strong coordination with Sales, Finance, HR, and outside counsel to ensure legal accuracy and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts Management

  • Review and negotiate sales contracts; manage full-life cycle of contract negotiations, execution, and database management
  • Work with Sales and Finance to finalize sales agreements, construct complex rate plans, and address ad hoc legal questions

Employment

  • Provide general legal support for employment matters
  • Assume principal responsibility for tracking and managing immigration matters for the company's worldwide workforce (no immigration law experience necessary)
  • Compliance & Privacy

  • Front-line oversight and management of general compliance matters including export, HR, and legal record keeping
  • Administer export compliance records and screening procedures
  • Liaise with outside counsel on ad hoc compliance issues as they arise
  • Advise on relevant privacy law matters
  • Corporate Governance

  • Issue and track paperwork for new stock option grants, option exercises, send out year-end tax notices
  • Understand complex capitalization structure and respond to management and stockholder requests for information
  • Minimum Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and are a member of the Illinois State Bar
  • 3-12 years of experience, preferably in-house but not necessary
  • Must have experience working for a software or technology company (experience negotiating commercial contracts; SaaS Agreements)
  • You are committed to working in our offices; we do not have a remote employment policy as we believe that face-to-face interaction is critical
  • You should be able to do some domestic and international travel for the company (1-3 times per year)
  • Experience with contract management SaaS platforms (LinkSquares, Ironclad, or similar)
  • Preferred Requirements

  • Expert communication skills
  • Experience in Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, and Employment Law would be nice to have
  • You are a self-starter, well organized and eager to learn / master other tools (examples include use of web-based contract databases and stock management portal)
  • Team player and ability to collaborate well with internal stakeholders
  • Previous experience managing LinkSquares
  • Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

    As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.

    The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may also be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to : relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

    Aeris also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Corporate Counsel • Chicago, IL, United States

    Related jobs
    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Aeris • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Aeris is a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling large IoT programs across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing.We serve a global ecos...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Counsel

    Corporate Counsel

    Rethink First • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    RethinkFirst is a leading behavioral health technology company working to make mental wellness, education, and support accessible and scalable. Through our suite of cloud-based platforms—including R...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Assistant Corporation Counsel II - Real Estate Division

    Assistant Corporation Counsel II - Real Estate Division

    City of Chicago • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Full-time
    Assistant Corporation Counsel II - Real Estate Division.The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel ("ACC") II in our Real Estate ...Show more
    Last updated: 12 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Corporate Counsel-Hybrid in Chicago

    Senior Corporate Counsel-Hybrid in Chicago

    Rewards Network • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Senior Corporate Counsel – Hybrid, Chicago.Join Rewards Network as a Senior Corporate Counsel (Hybrid) in Chicago.Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will support marketing, product, and part...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Dir Corporate Counsel

    Dir Corporate Counsel

    ServiceNow • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    ServiceNow is changing the way people work.With a service-orientation toward the activities, tasks and processes that make up day-to-day work life, we help the modern enterprise operate faster and ...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Counsel

    Corporate Counsel

    RethinkFirst • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    RethinkFirst is a leading behavioral health technology company working to make mental wellness, education, and support accessible and scalable. Through our suite of cloud-based platforms—including R...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Toptal • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue.Toptal is the world’s larges...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Dir, Corporate Counsel

    Dir, Corporate Counsel

    ServiceNow, Inc. • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    ServiceNow is seeking a talented, highly motivated, team player to serve as Director, Corporate Counsel, lead a two-person team and support the continued growth of ServiceNow globally.This is a gre...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Head of Global Trade

    Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Head of Global Trade

    Salesforce • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Director, Senior Corporate Counsel – Head of Global Trade.Illinois – Salary range : $211,500 – $306,600.Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together.And inno...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Deals Tech Senior Associate

    Corporate Deals Tech Senior Associate

    Veterans Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
    Full-time
    At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex ...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Counsel Transactions

    Corporate Counsel Transactions

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Hyatt is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Corporate Counsel ("Counsel") to join its legal department.The Counsel will be part of and report to the Transactions Group and be responsible for...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Assistant Corporate Counsel

    Assistant Corporate Counsel

    Credico • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Credico is a global leader specializing in brokering direct sales services, marketing, and digital acquisition.South Africa, our clients include both Fortune 500 and mid‑market companies, as well a...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Counsel

    Corporate Counsel

    Applied Systems • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know.That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innov...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Senior Corporate Counsel

    CF Industries • Northbrook, IL, United States
    Full-time
    At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined...Show more
    Last updated: 7 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Senior Corporate Counsel

    Nonni's Bakery • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    This range is provided by Nonni's Bakery.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About Nonni's : Crafting Delicious Moments and Inspiring...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Counsel

    Corporate Counsel

    Piper Maddox • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Piper Maddox.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn ...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

    Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm

    McCormack Schreiber Legal Search • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Corporate M&A – Associate or Counsel (2+ yrs; 7+ yrs) – Sophisticated Midsize Law Firm.Our client, a collegial law firm with Midwest roots, is actively seeking corporate M&A attorneys to join its C...Show more
    Last updated: 13 days ago • Promoted
    Corporate Counsel - Litigation

    Corporate Counsel - Litigation

    Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement • Chicago, IL, United States
    Full-time
    Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic and well‑rounded Corporate Counsel‑Litigation to join our Corporate Affairs & Legal Department. You will be responsible for managing litigation, pre‑litigation disputes, ...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted