Senior Counsel

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network) • Chicago, IL

10d • Remote

About The Position

Transportation Equipment Network (TEN) is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join our Legal team. This is a highly visible role that will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key business stakeholders across the organization. As TEN continues to grow and innovate, we're looking for a business-minded legal professional who can help accelerate commercial success while effectively managing legal and regulatory risk. You'll play a critical role supporting complex transactions, technology initiatives, strategic partnerships, and company-wide growth objectives.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 8+ years of commercial legal experience, preferably with both law firm and in-house experience
• Strong expertise in commercial contracting, technology transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and procurement and vendor relationships
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead Commercial Transactions: Draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer sales agreements, SaaS and software licensing agreements, subscription agreements, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor and procurement contracts, strategic partnership agreements, reseller, referral, distribution, and channel agreements, NDAs and confidentiality agreements, and professional services agreements.
• Serve as a Strategic Business Partner: Advise leaders on legal issues involving AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data governance. Partner with Sales and Revenue teams on deal strategy, contract negotiations, and risk assessment. Support Procurement on vendor contracting and third-party risk management. Collaborate with IT and business teams on product development, licensing, privacy, AI, and commercialization matters. Counsel Marketing on advertising, promotions, sponsorships, and intellectual property usage. Support Customer Success and Operations teams regarding contractual commitments and customer-related matters.
• Drive Risk Management & Legal Excellence: Identify legal and business risks while delivering practical, business-focused solutions. Advise on intellectual property, branding, and technology transactions. Support privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives. Assist with due diligence and strategic corporate transactions. Manage outside counsel relationships when needed. Develop contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and scalable legal processes. Train business partners on contracting and legal best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree