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Job description
Our client, a leading software company serving the insurance industry, is actively seeking an attorney with strong enterprise-level SaaS agreements experience to join its legal team in Chicago as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel. The person in this position will report to the General Counsel, and will serve as the primary legal partner to the sales organization, supporting large, high-visibility transactions with global insurance carriers and major brokerage clients.
Chicago-based candidates strongly preferred, with a hybrid schedule. Flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates located near company offices in Dallas or Atlanta.
Highlights
High-profile business-facing role, central to company growth
Direct partnership and exposure to senior leadership
Strong work-life balance with a collaborative, business-oriented legal team
Competitive compensation, bonus, and equity participation
Responsibilities
Lead legal support for enterprise-level SaaS sales agreements and strategic customer relationships
Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B SaaS agreements, including MSAs, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, and strategic partnerships
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to sales leadership, helping streamline processes and reduce unnecessary deal friction
Identify opportunities to improve templates, workflows, and contracting strategy
Support broader legal initiatives, including AI-related contracting and privacy
Manage disputes and related matters as needed
Required Qualifications
5-8+ years of experience with enterprise SaaS sales contracts (sales-side experience required; vendor-side only profiles will not be a fit)
Prior experience at a law firm (technology transactions preferred) and/or enterprise software company
Experience negotiating complex, high-value B2B agreements with sophisticated customers
Exposure to insurance, fintech, or regulated industries a plus
Location
Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in-office)
Compensation
The anticipated base salary for this position is $225,000.
(Additional compensation will include a target bonus and equity participation).
About Us
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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