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