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Commercial Attorney
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Robert Half
Palatine, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Attorney to join a team in Illinois on a contract basis. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented legal specialist who can manage a steady volume of commercial matters while working closely with business partners and other stakeholders. The position focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of transactional agreements and supporting contract workflows with modern legal technology.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a consistent pipeline of commercial agreements, balancing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and turnaround expectations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across multiple business needs, including vendor, customer, supplier, production, distribution, sales, and intellectual property matters.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms, risk exposure, and practical business considerations to support informed decision-making.
- Represent the legal function in cross-functional discussions, communicating clearly with business teams and other partners throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Use contract management and collaboration platforms such as Ironclad, Teams, and messaging tools to track progress, organize documentation, and maintain efficient workflows.
- Support the preparation and revision of licensing and other IP-related agreements, ensuring terms align with business objectives and legal standards.
- Identify legal and commercial issues in proposed transactions and recommend revisions that protect company interests while enabling business goals.