Assistant General Counsel – IT and Commercial Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Draft, negotiate, and interpret essential commercial contracts that support IT, finance, travel, and human resources.

• Manage intricate global and cross-border contracts, including master service agreements, AI agreements, software licenses, SaaS agreements, and related documentation.

• Independently negotiate contract terms with third-party vendors and legal counsel.

• Supervise internal attorneys responsible for handling commercial contracts.

• Collaborate with procurement, corporate teams, law department colleagues, and business operations personnel.

• Establish and uphold agreement processes, best practices, guidance materials, controls, and standardized contract forms.

• Partner with internal corporate leaders to determine contractual positions and risk management.

• Offer swift, practical, and business-focused contract advice to business clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in commercial and transactional law, either in a law firm or in-house setting.

• Background in supporting IT and digital transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, software licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.

• Experience in managing internal team members, including attorneys.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.

• Excellent judgment with the capability to balance competing priorities and meet stringent deadlines.

• Outstanding organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

• Proven track record of leading transactions and projects.

• Ability to proactively identify and address issues.

• Capacity to work in a highly confidential environment while upholding high ethical standards and professional integrity.

• Member in good standing with the State Bar of their residence.

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.