Major, Lindsey & Africa's Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Corporate Counsel
Overview : MLA is seeking a highly-skilled Corporate Counsel to join our client's dynamic ln-house legal team on an interim basis. 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 A successful candidate should be able to work independently to complete assignments in a timely manner and collaborate well with the business units.
Company : Global IoT solutions provider
Experience : 8+ years of experience as an in-house corporate attorney
Location : Hybrid, On-site Chicago Loop, 3 days a week
Responsibilities Include :
Contracts Management
- Draft, redline and negotiate sales contracts related to IoT services, wireless connectivity, device-to-platform technology for customer use; 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 mattersAssume 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 keepingAdminister export compliance records and screening proceduresLiaise with outside counsel on ad hoc compliance issues as they ariseAdvise on relevant privacy law mattersCorporate Governance
Issue and track paperwork for new stock option grants, option exercises, send out year-end tax noticesUnderstand complex capitalization structure and respond to management and stockholder requests for informationQualifications Include :
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Illinois8+ years of corporate and compliance experience, including significant time as in-house counsel at a software or technology companyExperience drafting, revising and negotiating commercial agreements, such as vendor agreements (direct sales), supply agreements, IT agreements, and managed services and SAAS agreementsExperience with contract management SaaS platforms (LinkSquares, Ironclad, or similar)General corporate experience managing employment, compliance and governance mattersStrong experience working on Intellectual Property matters is a plusAble to collaborate with Sales, Finance, HR, and outside counselYou are a self-starter, well organized and eager to learn / master other tools (such as web-based contract databases and stock management portal)Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines and able to respond with a sense of urgency and dedicationPotential domestic and international travelPay Rate : $105
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA's Website on the Consultant Resources Page : https : / / www.mlaglobal.com / en / consultant-resources
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Job ID : 233725