Assistant General Counsel

Spencer Stuart • Chicago, IL

3d • $135,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal support on commercial contracting matters, partnering with executives and business stakeholders on contract review, negotiation, and risk assessment. This full‑time role offers broad legal exposure and cross‑regional collaboration and is open to candidates in multiple Spencer Stuart office locations. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: General Counsel, North America Other Key Relationships: Legal Department, Human Resources, Management and Clients

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 1 to 3 years’ legal experience in-house or at a law firm with a business focus.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills including negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate in a thorough, detail-oriented and accurate manner.
• Prior contract drafting experience.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work and communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively.
• Team player that can also work on their own initiative.
• Excellent problem-solving skills based on the pragmatic business situation.
• Self-starter with drive and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with consulting agreements or professional service agreements is preferred.
• Experience with international law and/or employment law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements and confidentiality agreements) and advises on client and/or third-party arrangements
• Supports clients on a wide variety of contract and engagement related legal issues in collaboration with or under the direction of Regional General Counsels
• Advises on legal issues involving potential legal, professional, or reputational risks to the Firm
• Collaborates with team members to develop more effective and efficient ways to review and negotiate complex agreements or address new issues (e.g., master consulting agreements)
• Develops and maintains standard form contracts and related documents
• Maintains databases for legal compliance matters, including a system to track whether contracts have been executed, with a reminder system for any required follow up
• Works with other members of the Department on projects in support of broader initiatives
• Provides back up to other attorneys on contract-related and other responsibilities
• Proactively seeks to develop and leverage expertise in legal subject areas
• Helps develop and provide coaching and support to Contracts Specialists

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match
• PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account
• Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed