Legal Counsel - Temp at IFS — Itasca, IL

Scope of Work:

The Attorney will provide legal counsel to the acquired businesses in the areas of corporate governance, commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.

Deliverables and Services:

• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on internal governance documents, corporate resolutions, and other legal documents related to day-to-day operations and commercial transactions.
• Develops and maintains legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to support acquisition workflows
• Provides legal oversight on integration activities, including commercial terms and operational harmonization
• Negotiates with existing, new and renewing customers.
• Has a deep understanding of the technology space and is able to close deals with limited supervision.
• Drafts and reviews legal correspondence, memoranda, and opinions as needed
• Advises and collaborates with Finance, Tax and Mergers and Acquisitions team on legal matters arising from corporate transactions
• Manages and oversees due diligence documentation and closing records for acquisitions
• Oversees maintenance and accuracy of corporate record books and entity management systems
• Establishes and maintains legal filing systems and document retention protocols
• Performs other legal projects or duties as assigned, including cross-functional matters involving finance and accounting

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to independently analyze and draft complex legal documents
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent matters
• Strong prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise independent legal judgment
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present legal analysis to senior leadership
• Ability to properly handle confidential information and records
• Willing to perform all levels of work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm corporate practice required
• Experience with corporate governance and entity management required

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3 or more years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, M&A, or governance

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $78,000 to $95,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events