Edelman · 10 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expEdelman is a privately held communications marketing firm seeking a skilled attorney to join their legal team. The role focuses on contract negotiation and drafting, providing legal guidance, and supporting corporate matters in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead contract negotiations for a broad range of agreements, including professional services agreements, vendor contracts, government contracts for services, licensing arrangements, confidentiality agreements, and settlement agreements
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic and timely guidance on legal risks and commercial terms
Collaborate with internal stakeholders globally to ensure alignment between contractual terms and business objectives
Partner with the General Counsel on expansion initiatives and, when needed, support governance and Board-related matters
Identify, analyze, and present practical solutions for contract and compliance issues, ensuring matters are resolved efficiently
Maintain and organize corporate records and contract management systems
Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree; admission to a U.S. state bar (preferably IL, NY, CA, TX)
Minimum of 10 years of experience with a strong emphasis on contract drafting and negotiation, ideally within an in-house corporate or agency environment
Preferred
Working knowledge of commercial law, M&A, intellectual property, and labor/employment contracts
Proven ability to manage negotiations independently, balancing business priorities with legal protections
Strong communicator who can distill complex issues into actionable guidance
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deals simultaneously under tight deadlines
Collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset, sense of humor, and comfort with change
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools
Hybrid work environment (3 days mandatory in office)
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Vision
401K
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Travel assistance
Wellness programing
Company
Edelman
Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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