Legal Counsel

Serrala • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Serrala’s Legal Counsel based in North America, you will work closely with our Associate General Counsel in North America and our broader European Legal team in coordinating and providing legal guidance, support, and services to our technological and business teams. You will collaborate with the stakeholders to help develop policies, practices, and guidelines in compliance with state, federal, and international laws and regulations. The Legal Counsel helps the Legal team manage compliance programs, including business ethics, transactions, information security, data privacy, anti-corruption, and other compliance with laws.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 4 years of related experience in either a law firm or corporate environment, ideally including at least 2 years in-house at a software or IT company.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to IT/software contracts.
• Licensed to practice law in the state in which you are employed with a thorough knowledge of state and federal law and regulations.
• Some knowledge of international laws and practices with some compliance experience; ideally basic knowledge of or experience with Canadian law.
• Experience in litigation including assessing risk, developing strategy, reviewing pleadings, and discovery.
• Experience working with cross-cultural teams and leadership in a global organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, sales and deadline-driven environment and to respond appropriately to shifting priorities with a calm and professional demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders on complex legal and commercial issues.
• High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills are needed to understand stakeholder perspectives, adapt to different situations, and work effectively with teams across all functions and levels.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally including at least 2 years in-house at a software or IT company.
• Ideally basic knowledge of or experience with Canadian law.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate software contracts for all areas of the business including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, technology agreements, publication agreements, sponsorship agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Investigate, research, and analyze all language and legal terms used in the preparation of contracts, claims, and lawsuits.
• Provide guidance on legal and regulatory issues to comply with federal and state laws and regulations including employment law and internal business processes.
• Assist in the development and review of policies and practices.
• Continuously monitor deadlines related to negotiation of customer agreements, responding to RFPs, handling insurance claims, litigation deadlines, and other relevant legal matters or projects.
• Ensure the organizational goals and objectives are achieved in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Support legal initiatives internal to the company to increase efficiency of legal services and compliance by the company generally.
• Study and analyze the policies and practices that may have an impact on the organization.
• Perform legal research on your own or with help from outside counsel.
• Represent Serrala’s interests in transactions, contracts, and other business situations.
• Stay current on relevant laws and regulations with special focus on fintech, data privacy, data security, and new emerging laws and trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) - dollar for dollar matching up to 4% with immediate vesting and contribution eligibility beginning 30 days from the start of employment
• Up to a $275 monthly reimbursement for phone and internet
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeMart - discounts on travel, food, products, and services
• Regus – mobile office space available for Serralians for team meetings, department gatherings, and project collaborations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level