Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join a contract opportunity based in Westmont, Illinois. This Contract position will support commercial legal matters across domestic and international business activities, with a strong focus on customer-facing agreements and practical guidance for cross-functional teams. The role is ideal for someone in the legal field who can balance risk management with business priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of commercial agreements, including service contracts, software and SaaS agreements, confidentiality agreements, and enterprise customer documentation.
• Advise sales and business partners on contract language, transaction structures, escalation matters, and approved legal positions to help move deals forward efficiently.
• Evaluate contractual terms to identify potential legal and commercial exposure, including issues related to liability allocation, indemnification, intellectual property rights, and data handling obligations.
• Provide counsel on compliance considerations affecting contracting activities, including applicable U.S. laws and relevant international requirements tied to trade, privacy, and data protection.
• Perform legal research and analysis on developing contract law issues, regulatory updates, and cross-border considerations that may affect commercial operations.
• Refine and maintain agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, and fallback language to improve consistency and accelerate the contracting cycle.
• Contribute to broader legal initiatives by assisting with vendor-related matters, employment issues, commercial diligence for acquisitions, and other strategic transactions as needed.
• Oversee legal matter tracking and records management to ensure accurate organization, timely follow-up, and proper document retention for active and completed matters.

Qualifications:

• Lawyer with 6–10 years of relevant legal experience in commercial contracting or corporate law. • Strong background working in-house or within a leading law firm supporting software or technology-focused businesses. • Demonstrated experience negotiating SaaS, software licensing, and complex enterprise commercial agreements. • Solid understanding of U.S. contract law principles and standard commercial contracting practices. • Familiarity with cross-border legal considerations, including multi-jurisdictional compliance and international business structures. • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal issues clearly to business stakeholders. • Proven ability to manage work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting. • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions matters within the technology sector is a plus.
The pay range for this position is $50 to $85. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.   Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Compensation

$66.50-$77.00 Hourly

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