Top Senior Legal Jobs in Chicago, IL

Act as the JD-systems bridge: establish client trust in AI, support commercial sales, design legal decision workflows, and lead evaluation teams of paralegals/nurse consultants to validate audit-ready AI outputs.

Own commercial contracting, privacy and data-protection (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA) programs, corporate governance, IP/open-source policy, and telecom/AI regulatory posture. Be the in-house legal function: build playbooks, support Sales/Product/Engineering, and manage outside counsel to keep deals and product shipping moving quickly.

Lead the legal function: own commercial contracting, stand up privacy and data-protection programs, advise Sales/Finance/Product/Engineering, manage corporate governance and equity matters, set IP/open-source and AI governance posture, and manage outside counsel while building playbooks to enable fast business operations.

Provide hands-on regulatory and commercial legal advice for crypto, web3, fintech and payments products. Advise product teams on design, licensing, compliance (AML/KYC, sanctions), marketing/promotions, and cross-jurisdiction regulatory risks. Lead licensing/submission processes, coordinate local counsel, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, respond to regulators and stakeholders, and build scalable playbooks to enable compliant product launches.

The Legal Editor - Business Transactions will review resources related to M&A, focusing on corporate governance and improving legal service efficiency.

Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice and lead commercial contracting for North America. Negotiate customer/vendor agreements, support M&A diligence, manage pre-litigation disputes, develop contract templates and processes, partner with commercial teams, and oversee litigation strategy while improving legal operations and compliance.

Lead North America litigation and employment strategy, advise on employment matters, manage outside counsel and disputes, support risk mitigation and claims handling, partner with HR and business teams, and provide pragmatic legal counsel on contracts, operations, and high-risk matters for the company.

Provide in-house legal counsel for procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations and real estate across North America. Draft, review, and negotiate vendor and service agreements, manage vendor disputes and pre-litigation issues, support M&A due diligence, develop contracting templates and playbooks, and advise on operational risk, compliance, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Provide expert legal support for global data center client contracts, focusing on complex commercial leases, triple-net leases, service agreements and gigawatt campus projects. Negotiate and draft contracts, manage contractual risk and compliance, advise leadership, support cross-functional stakeholders worldwide, and develop contract templates and procedures to improve efficiency.

Lead first in-house legal function for a fast-growing SaaS startup: own commercial contracting, build intake/approval processes, create contract playbooks and CLM-ready infrastructure, enable Sales and CS to reduce deal friction, and scale legal operations to Series B/C maturity.

Provide independent legal support for commercial contracting: draft, review and negotiate MSAs, vendor/client agreements, leases, sales and change orders; advise management on contractual, compliance, and financial risks; develop templates and procedures; liaise with global stakeholders; prioritize multiple matters and ensure contractual obligations are met.

The Legal Operations AVP coordinates data governance initiatives, project management, and reporting while ensuring compliance and documentation standards across legal operations.

Provide product-focused legal counsel across the full product lifecycle, advising on AI/ML, privacy, IP, and open-source issues; draft and negotiate technology licensing and integration agreements; support trademark, acquisitions integration, and incident response; help build privacy-by-design practices and shape product legal function as it scales.

Provide legal advice on market access, pricing, and compliance for pharmaceutical initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulations. Collaborate with various departments and manage outside counsel.

Lead and develop a team of Legal Engineers supporting sales and strategic customers. Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to drive demos, discovery, deal strategy, and product feedback. Build relationships with senior legal stakeholders, scale team processes and enablement, and represent Harvey in workshops and industry events to shape go-to-market and product direction.

The Legal Executive Assistant supports attorneys by managing projects, handling communications, and overseeing administrative tasks to ensure efficient practice operations.

As a Legal Engineer, you will design and implement custom AI tools for clients, require strong legal expertise, and engage with stakeholders.

The Vice President of Legal and Procurement will lead legal and procurement functions, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies to support company objectives.

Serve as HubSpot's primary legal partner for Strategic Alliances: structure, negotiate, and close complex partnership agreements; build scalable legal templates, playbooks, and workflows; advise on commercial constructs, AI/privacy regulatory developments, and cross-team deal coordination to enable partnership growth.

The Head of Legal will manage legal strategy, compliance, risk, and intellectual property, ensuring adherence to laws across jurisdictions while handling litigation and financial reporting responsibilities.

The AGC/DGC will provide high-level legal advice, coordinate legal initiatives, manage contracts, and handle IP and privacy matters across jurisdictions.

Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate, commercial, fintech, crypto, and securities matters. Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements; support M&A and regulatory compliance; advise on digital asset offerings and securities implications; monitor SEC/CFTC/FinCEN developments; develop policies and training; represent the company in legal proceedings and regulatory inquiries; and mentor junior legal team members.

Engage qualified lawyers or law firms in Samoa and Mexico to prepare a corporate due-diligence legal opinion (Chinese preferred, English acceptable). The opinion must cover corporate particulars, shareholding structure, historical changes, investments/assets/personnel, business compliance, taxation, litigation/penalties, and any other material matters. Provide proposal, estimated timeline, and list of documents required.

Engage a licensed lawyer or law firm to produce a jurisdiction-specific legal opinion covering incorporation and good standing, shareholding history, board composition, business compliance, assets/title issues, tax registration/status (including Hong Kong profits tax exposure), litigation/arbitration history (company and principals), and employment/labour compliance. Deliverable: signed English PDF on firm letterhead with supporting appendices. Provide credentials, conflicts check, task breakdown, timeline (1–2 weeks) and fee proposal; list client documents required for the opinion.

The VP of Legal Systems & Transformation will design solutions to enhance legal operations through technology, data integration, and analytics, improving operational efficiency and reporting.