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Spaulding Ridge

VP of Legal, General Counsel

Spaulding Ridge, Chicago, IL, United States


Spaulding Ridge is seeking a strategic and collaborative VP of Legal, General Counsel to join our best-in-cloud, best-in-people, technology consulting firm. As General Counsel, you will serve as a service-driven key advisor to our corporate and practice leadership, providing comprehensive legal support across all aspects of our business operations.

Ideal candidates will be able to:

  • Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership; advise on compliance, privacy, and employment matters
  • Consult with management, professional advisors, tax experts, accountants and other professionals, as needed
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, RFPs, and other legal documents
  • Draft and negotiate agreements, including commercial leases, vendor contracts, and credit documents
  • Support acquisition efforts and due diligence processes
  • Manage legal and regulatory matters for international entities
  • Oversee litigation and work effectively with outside counsel
  • Develop and implement legal risk management strategies
  • Ensure corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including 5+ years in a senior in-house counsel role
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with a state bar association
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and international business regulations
  • Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills
  • Excellent negotiation and research abilities
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist across and outside of role when needed
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in professional services or technology consulting industries
  • Familiarity with cloud-based service firms and related legal considerations
  • International legal experience
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions
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