Commercial Legal Counsel

Coates Group

Commercial Legal Counsel at a global technology company specializing in dynamic customer experiences. Responsible for negotiating commercial agreements and providing legal advisory support.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,200 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and draft a range of commercial agreements (e.g., customer contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs) that align with business objectives and risk tolerance
Act as a trusted legal advisor on commercial matters, supporting business objectives while managing risk
Provide timely legal advice that supports business decisions and enables objectives
Develop and implement legal processes that enhance efficiency quality in contract management
Foster a culture of compliance and risk awareness within the organization
Educate and train non-legal colleagues on legal topics relevant to their roles to improve compliance and contract outcomes
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration and legal awareness
Establish and maintain processes for tracking key contractual obligations and milestones post-signature
Establish risk principles and guidelines to standardize what risks Coates is willing and unwilling to accept
Effective identification and mitigation of risk with an ability to assess and communicate risk to the organisation
Develop standard form documents and a precedent library to promote efficiency and risk governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house at a technology company or in a commercial law firm
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Strong understanding of commercial contract law principles with a focus on technology and intellectual property laws, including software licensing
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
Experience managing transactional and commercial contracts
Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

an annual market competitive bonus program
“Thrive Program” with flexible work options
dedicated time for health and wellbeing (e.g., virtual yoga or meditation sessions)
Global Wellness paid day off
“Give Back Day” for community impact

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial agreementscontract managementdraftingnegotiationrisk assessmentlegal processessoftware licensingintellectual property lawtransactional contractsprecedent library development

Soft Skills

legal advisingcollaborationcompliance awarenesstrainingrelationship buildingproject managementprioritizationcommunicationrisk mitigationorganizational skills

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)