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Lead Counsel, Strategic & Commercial Transactions

General CounselGeneral CounselOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1931H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

108 days ago

Salary

$116.5K - $157K / year

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Lead Counsel, Strategic & Commercial Transactions

Allstate

• Provide real time, business-focused commercial legal advice on commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, marketing agreements, SaaS and other technology agreements. • Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Facilities, Risk and Compliance, Privacy, Security, IT, HR, and within Legal to identify and solve problems, build partnerships, and complete commercial transactions. • Contribute to the development of templates, playbooks, and process improvements to support efficient contract review and negotiation.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and active state bar license in good standing.
  • 5 or more years of experience within commercial contracts, corporate transactions, technology agreements, or marketing/vendor relationships.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working environment

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