First Legal Hire - Software Company

A cutting edge Software Company is looking to bring on their First In-House Counsel. A leader in the space for almost 40 years, this platform provides solutions that ease communications, improve efficiencies, streamline process, and organize information. Public safety and government organizations rely heavily on this platform, and the team is looking to bring some legal work in-house. In this role, you'd be able to take real autonomy over your commercial work and embed yourself with the company. This role is hybrid based in Chicago, IL area. Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements - partnership, customer and vendor, NDAs, software licensing, etc.Manage Statements of Work and update accordinglyStay abreast on legal frameworks and lawsImprove efficiencies within companyPartner cross functionally with different business units for commercial mattersEnsure compliance with matters including insurance, tax, and audits Requirements:JD from ABA accredited law schoolActive Bar license in at least one US state (IL preferred)3+ years of legal experienceIn-house preferred or coming from commercial/transactional practice group at law firmExperience drafting, review, and negotiating commercial agreements, ideally in tech spaceAbility to work independently and take leadership over workProject management experience is a plus If of interest, please don't hesitate to apply!