About this role
Attorney/Lawyer
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support commercial legal matters in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong in-house experience handling technology-focused agreements, particularly within SaaS environments. The role requires a practical negotiator who can work closely with revenue-driving teams, manage agreement turnaround times efficiently, and provide clear legal guidance across a range of commercial transactions.
Responsibilities
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Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS and software-related contracts.
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Partner closely with sales stakeholders to move contracts forward quickly while balancing legal risk and business objectives.
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Prepare and revise contract language, respond to redlines, and drive agreements through to execution with minimal oversight.
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Conduct live negotiations with customers and counterparties, taking ownership of legal discussions and proposed terms.
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Provide practical counsel on technology and commercial contracting issues in support of ongoing business operations.
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Manage multiple agreements at once while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong attention to deadlines.
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Support the legal aspects of sales-driven transactions by identifying issues early and recommending workable solutions.
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Demonstrated in-house legal experience handling commercial contracting matters.
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Strong background negotiating SaaS, software, or other technology-related agreements.
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Proven ability to draft, review, and mark up complex commercial contracts independently.
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Experience collaborating directly with sales teams in fast-paced business environments.
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Confidence leading contract negotiations by phone or video with external parties.
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Ability to work autonomously, prioritize urgent matters, and contribute effectively from day one.
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Solid understanding of commercial risk assessment and practical contract strategy.
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76 - 88 USD / Hourly
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The pay range for this position is 76 - 88 USD / Hourly. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.