• Position Locations: Chicago
• Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
• Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
• Admits: ILLINOIS
• Practice Area: CORPORATE

Firm Description:
Our client is a full-service business law firm with a strong reputation for guiding international and domestic companies through the complexities of operating in the U.S. market. With offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, they offer strategic counsel across corporate, immigration, employment, real estate, and dispute resolution matters, with particular strength in supporting Japanese and other foreign-owned businesses. Known for their collaborative approach and deep understanding of cross-border operations, the firm provides attorneys with a dynamic platform to engage in sophisticated legal work that blends business insight with global perspective.

Position Description:
Our client’s Commercial, Competition & Trade Practice Group is seeking an experienced, business-oriented attorney to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience advising clients on commercial transactions and related regulatory matters, including:

• Product sales and distribution agreements, and related service contracts
• Distributor, dealer, sales representative, and franchise protection laws
• Sales and secured transactions (UCC Articles 2 and 9)
• Licensing agreements, including traditional IP licenses, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud-based solutions, and AI/SaaS and other emerging technologies
• Antitrust and unfair trade practices
• Food, beverage, and FDA compliance
• Intellectual property and data privacy/protection matters, including negotiating technology agreements, developing terms of service, product development, GDPR and CCPA compliance, and IP portfolio management/strategy

Qualifications and Skills:

• 4 to 6 years of experience practicing commercial law
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading projects through completion
• Proven ability to mentor and train junior attorneys
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Innovative, results-oriented approach to client service, with the ability to develop creative, practical solutions
• Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear guidance for international clients and non-legal stakeholders
• Experience working effectively with globally distributed clients in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client management skills and business development acumen
• Commercial litigation experience is a plus, but not required

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