Senior Counsel - Commercial & Anti-trust

Our client, an global leading & award-winning company is looking to bring on a Director-level Senior Counsel to handle a wide variety of both Anti-trust and Commercial Generalist matters. This individual will provide strategic anti-trust / competition advice and commercial support to senior management & executives of the company. They will also lead complex, high-dollar value business deals with distributors and their global channel partners.

Job Title : Senior Counsel (Director Level)

Location : Northern Chicago Suburbs (3 days in)

Structure : Reports directly into the VP, General Counsel EMEA & NA

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for a major business unit or region, deeply embedded with senior leadership as a trusted strategic partner.
• Directly oversee Paralegals & Contracts Managers, and supervise / mentor younger attorneys
• Lead and advise on complex, high-value commercial transactions, particularly involving distributors and global channel partners.
• Act as the global lead for Antitrust & Competition Law, providing expert guidance and driving compliance across jurisdictions.
• Deliver proactive legal solutions across a broad spectrum including commercial strategy, antitrust, data privacy, and corporate governance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal and business teams to develop innovative strategies that support growth and mitigate risk.
• Monitor and interpret legislative developments in antitrust and competition law, ensuring the organization remains ahead of regulatory changes.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, including bespoke contracts requiring creative legal structuring.
• Champion legal operations excellence by promoting standardized tools, processes, and technology initiatives within the department.

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