Associate Principal, Counsel (Commercial)

OCC • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll provide legal counsel to internal business stakeholders on routine and complex commercial matters, with an emphasis on commercial, technology, and transactional agreements. You’re adaptable, comfortable with an evolving business environment, and approach opportunities with a positive and solution-oriented mindset. This role reports to the Director, Assistant General Counsel (Commercial).

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant commercial legal experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Ability to promptly produce high-quality, accurate, and detailed work product.
• Ability to quickly identify and assess issues and escalate to senior attorneys as appropriate.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, including strong writing skills.
• JD degree and active bar membership
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience with SaaS, software license, AI, hardware and professional services procurement and/or customer facing contracts.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies or regulated financial institutions.
• Familiarity with securities and commodity laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and vendor procurement contracts including technology agreements such as SaaS, software licenses, hardware and technology-related professional services.
• Assist with the confidentiality program, including negotiating NDAs.
• Support and administer certain policies and procedures for the commercial legal team, including associated controls.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on various commercial legal topics.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional stakeholders such as strategic sourcing, third-party risk management, and security to address legal matters affecting the business.
• Assist senior attorneys with projects, research, and legal counseling.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees