Senior Corporate Counsel

Join to apply for the Senior Corporate Counsel role at Rewards Network The Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial and Corporate Affairs is a driving force behind Rewards Network’s dynamic growth Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you’ll collaborate with marketing, product, and partnership teams to launch innovative new products and seize fresh market opportunities. As a key leader within the legal team, you’ll work side‑by‑side with Rewards Network’s senior leadership, shaping the company’s future at the highest level. Hybrid position with in‑office 3 days a week in our Chicago Headquarters. Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr Responsibilities Review and approve complex marketing copy to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation. Edit, negotiate, and finalize client agreements to protect company interests and foster strong commercial relationships. Support and then lead legal efforts on strategic partnership agreements, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams. Counsel marketing, product, and data teams on go‑to‑market strategies and regulatory considerations. Provide general product counseling, offering practical legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle. Interface regularly with senior leadership and board members, delivering clear legal insights on business initiatives. Support the corporate secretary by assisting with governance matters and preparing board materials. Identify and resolve legal risks in commercial activities, ensuring alignment with company goals. Drive continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes. Champion a collaborative, business‑oriented approach to solving legal and commercial challenges. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Advanced Legal Analysis and Judgment: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legal and regulatory requirements to business operations, especially in the areas of marketing, commercial agreements, and product compliance. Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Management: Expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a broad range of commercial agreements, focusing on risk mitigation and fostering productive business relationships. Strategic Counseling and Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Proven experience providing actionable legal guidance to marketing, product, and data teams on go‑to‑market strategies, regulatory issues, and throughout the product lifecycle. Stakeholder Communication and Leadership: Skilled at interfacing with senior leadership, including board members, and presenting complex legal concepts in clear, business‑oriented terms. Governance and Corporate Secretarial Support: Familiarity with corporate governance practices, supporting the corporate secretary, preparing board materials, and assisting with governance matters. Risk Identification and Mitigation: Strong ability to proactively identify legal risks in commercial activities, develop practical solutions, and ensure alignment with company objectives and risk tolerance. Process Improvement and Legal Operations: Experience driving continuous improvement in contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance across the organization. Business Acumen and Collaborative Approach: Adept at championing a collaborative, business‑focused mindset in addressing legal and commercial challenges. Technical and Software Proficiency: Proficiency in legal research databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis), contract management systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams); familiarity with data privacy and compliance software is a plus. JD from an accredited law school. Admitted to practice law in Illinois, or ability to gain admission within six months of being hired. 5‑7 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Experience in at least two of the following practice areas: marketing and IP counseling, new product development, structuring and negotiating strategic partnerships, corporate transactions, general business counseling. Law firm and in‑house experience (Preferred). Benefits Full‑time, exempt position with base compensation $145,000‑$175,000 annually, plus a 15% bonus, totaling $166,750‑$201,250. Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with restaurant customers. Sales Academy: In‑depth training. Competitive time‑off benefits, including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave. 401(k) plan with a company match. Two medical plan options – Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants). Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free. Two dental plan options and a vision plan. Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre‑tax commuter benefit program. Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans. Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability. Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance. Employee Life Assistance Program. Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr