Job Description
Join our elite legal team at Lexington Legal Group, a premier firm specializing in corporate compliance and intellectual property law. We're seeking a dynamic Corporate Counsel to shape legal strategies for Fortune 500 clients in the tech and finance sectors. This role offers unparalleled mentorship, hybrid work flexibility, and exposure to high-stakes M&A transactions. Our award-winning culture values innovation and work-life balance, with comprehensive benefits including equity participation and unlimited CLE credits.
Responsibilities
- Advise C-suite executives on regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters
- Lead contract negotiations for strategic partnerships and licensing agreements
- Manage intellectual property portfolios and trademark enforcement initiatives
- Develop risk mitigation frameworks for cross-border transactions
- Represent clients in arbitration proceedings and regulatory hearings
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on privacy law compliance (GDPR/CCPA)
- Mentor junior associates on legal research and drafting best practices
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution with top 20% academic standing
- Active Illinois State Bar membership with 7+ years corporate law experience
- Proven expertise in SEC regulations and corporate transactional law
- Advanced certification in data privacy compliance (CIPP/US preferred)
- Exceptional negotiation skills with documented multi-million dollar deal closures
- Proficiency in legal tech platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Clio)
- Strong academic background in finance or technology law