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Transactional Attorney
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Robert Half
Chicago, IL (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for a Transactional Attorney to support a nonprofit organization in Chicago, Illinois through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role is ideal for an attorney who can manage a broad range of commercial and vendor agreements while providing practical, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders. The position works in a hybrid environment and partners closely with teams across procurement, finance, technology, and other departments to help reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and keep contracting activities moving efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, examine, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, master agreements, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, software arrangements, and licensing documents.
- Counsel internal teams on legal terms, potential exposure, and compliance considerations so business decisions are informed and aligned with organizational needs.
- Partner with procurement, finance, IT, and operational stakeholders during vendor evaluation and onboarding to support smooth and compliant contracting processes.
- Review and advise on critical provisions such as privacy obligations, confidentiality, indemnity, insurance, intellectual property ownership, and liability allocation.
- Confirm that agreements meet applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements as well as internal nonprofit policies and standards.
- Assist with privacy and information security matters related to contracting, including applicable data protection obligations.
- Create and refine templates, playbooks, and standard language to improve consistency, turnaround time, and overall contract management practices.
- Draft related legal documents such as releases, intellectual property agreements, and other internal records, and help address disputes or questions involving contract performance and interpretation.