Senior Legal Counsel

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Hirewell Full time

A U.S.-based consumer products organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role will serve as a key legal partner to the business, supporting commercial operations across procurement, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions.

This is a senior individual contributor role within a lean legal team, offering significant ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to help modernize legal processes as the business continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of vendor, supplier, and commercial contracts
  • Provide day-to-day legal support to internal business partners across multiple functions
  • Advise on general commercial matters, including separation agreements and legal inquiries
  • Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, contract turnaround time, and scalability
  • Support the implementation or optimization of a contract lifecycle management system (technology- or AI-enabled tools a plus)
  • Partner with internal regulatory and compliance teams on product-related matters, including marketing claims, promotions, and risk mitigation
  • Manage and coordinate with external counsel as needed
  • Serve as a trusted, business-oriented legal advisor in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Prior in-house legal experience strongly preferred
  • Experience supporting commercial contracts in a CPG, manufacturing, or similar environment is highly valued
  • Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders


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