Senior Corporate Counsel

SPINS

Senior Corporate Counsel guiding contracts, IP, privacy, and AI governance for SPINS, a retail consumer insights and analytics company. Supporting M&A, compliance, and business teams.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in commercial transactions, intellectual property management, and data protection, with a strong ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements. Proven track record in providing strategic legal guidance and managing compliance in a corporate environment.

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Commercial Transactions CounselIntellectual Property ManagementData Licensing AgreementsPrivacy and Data ProtectionLegal Document Drafting

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal ResearchM&A Due DiligenceRisk ManagementCompliance MonitoringIssue SpottingProject ManagementLegal WritingPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsAutonomous WorkDiscretion and ConfidentialityEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceDocument Management SystemsLegal Technology Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law in IllinoisJ.D. from an Accredited Law School

Industry Keywords

Commercial LawIntellectual PropertyData ProtectionPrivacy ComplianceSaaS Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day legal advice and guidance as a trusted business partner
Independently manage commercial, employment, IP, insurance, privacy, data protection, and other legal matters
Draft, review, negotiate, apply, and enforce commercial, data licensing, SaaS, and vendor agreements
Support sales and retailer recruiting through commercial and data licensing agreement negotiations
Manage contract interpretation, risk exposure, and deal structuring guidance
Direct protection and enforcement of company intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensed data rights
Negotiate IP ownership, license scope, and derivative work provisions
Advise product, marketing, and engineering on IP clearance and infringement risks
Coordinate with outside IP counsel on application filings, prosecution, and enforcement
Lead legal process improvement initiatives, including templates, contract workflows, and document management systems
Train internal teams on legal tools and processes
Contribute to ad hoc corporate projects requiring legal input
Conduct or coordinate M&A legal due diligence and review acquisition contracts
Draft and review transaction documentation, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements
Lead post-close integration workstreams, including contract migration, policy harmonization, and system/process consolidation
Advise on U.S. and international privacy requirements
Draft and maintain privacy policies and documentation
Partner with IT, Security, and Product to mitigate privacy and data protection risks
Support development and maintenance of the AI governance framework, including AI use policies, vendor AI tool evaluations, and AI-specific contract provisions
Support internal and external policy development and implementation
Manage outside counsel, including litigation matters
Collaborate with HR on employee-related legal matters
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting compliance
Foster high ethical and legal standards, respect, inclusion, confidentiality, and integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of legal experience in a corporate or law firm setting, including prior experience providing commercial transactions counsel in-house and/or at a law firm
Licensed to practice law in Illinois
J.D. from an accredited law school and Bachelor's degree
Experience drafting transactional documents, especially commercial, licensing, vendor, services, and other business-to-business agreements
Proven ability to manage high volumes of simultaneous projects efficiently, with minimal supervision
Able to work autonomously, issue spot, and resolve complex legal and business issues in a practical, business-focused manner
Experience translating creative or complex business ideas into clear, concise written work product
Able to juggle competing priorities and adjust priorities as the business requires
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage time efficiently
Experience with business and legal technology tools (e.g., Salesforce)
Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality
Data licensing and SaaS contract experience a plus
In-house experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work options
Paid time to volunteer with an organization of choice
Charitable donation matching
Semi-annual company-wide employee survey used to shape company programs, perks, and culture