We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join a contract opportunity based in Westmont, Illinois. This Contract position will support commercial legal matters across domestic and international business activities, with a strong focus on customer-facing agreements and practical guidance for cross-functional teams. The role is ideal for someone in the legal field who can balance risk management with business priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of commercial agreements, including service contracts, software and SaaS agreements, confidentiality agreements, and enterprise customer documentation.
• Advise sales and business partners on contract language, transaction structures, escalation matters, and approved legal positions to help move deals forward efficiently.
• Evaluate contractual terms to identify potential legal and commercial exposure, including issues related to liability allocation, indemnification, intellectual property rights, and data handling obligations.
• Provide counsel on compliance considerations affecting contracting activities, including applicable U.S. laws and relevant international requirements tied to trade, privacy, and data protection.
• Perform legal research and analysis on developing contract law issues, regulatory updates, and cross-border considerations that may affect commercial operations.
• Refine and maintain agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, and fallback language to improve consistency and accelerate the contracting cycle.
• Contribute to broader legal initiatives by assisting with vendor-related matters, employment issues, commercial diligence for acquisitions, and other strategic transactions as needed.
• Oversee legal matter tracking and records management to ensure accurate organization, timely follow-up, and proper document retention for active and completed matters.