Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Attorney with 12+ years of legal experience to join our team. In this role, you will lead a group of legal professionals in reviewing and negotiating procurement-related contracts, while also addressing complex financial services industry and/or trading related agreements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial law and possess expertise in tax, corporate, or industry-specific matters. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to draft and refine standard contract templates for industry-related agreements and actively work on cross-functional projects.

Your Core Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Management:
   • Mentor and lead a team of legal professionals in the procurement contract lifecycle, providing strategic guidance and ensuring the team adheres to best practices in contract review and negotiation.
2. Contract Review & Negotiation:
   • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of procurement-related contracts such as hardware purchase agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), software licensing agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
   • Analyze and negotiate complex commercial and financial services industry agreements, such as market data agreements, co-location agreements, client agreements, and broker agreements, ensuring alignment with the firm’s business objectives.
   • Develop, update, and maintain standardized contract templates for industry-specific agreements to streamline processes and mitigate risk.
   • Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to optimize contract management and legal processes.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Leadership:
   • Work closely with departments such as Finance, Procurement, Technology, and other members of the U.S. and global Legal teams to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
   • Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects that drive process improvements, optimize operations, and enhance legal and business outcomes.
4. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution:
   • Identify potential legal risks and proactively provide solutions.
   • Manage disputes and liaise with external counsel as necessary to safeguard the firm’s interests.
   • Act as escalation point for contract negotiations and disputes with vendors.

Your Skills and Experience:

1. Educational Background:
   • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
   • Admission to practice law in Illinois (or ability to obtain admission promptly).
2. Professional Experience:
   • Minimum of 12 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on commercial and procurement-related contracts.
   • Demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex agreements in a corporate or financial services setting.
3. Technical & Interpersonal Skills:
   • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
   • Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
   • Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management systems or similar tools.
4. Specialized Expertise:
   • Experience reviewing and negotiating complex industry-related agreements.
   • Background or familiarity with tax, corporate law, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
   • Proven ability to draft and refine standardized contract templates tailored to industry-specific needs.
   • Experience working on cross-functional projects.
   • Experience mentoring or managing other legal professionals in an in-house environment is preferred.

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.

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