Corporate Counsel at RethinkFirst

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial contracting, Corporate law, SaaS, Contract lifecycle management, Regulatory compliance, Data privacy, Intellectual property, Project management, AI tools, Legal operations, Negotiation, Communication, Risk mitigation, HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR

Industry

Software Development

Description

About RethinkFirst RethinkFirst is a leading behavioral health technology company working to make mental wellness, education, and support accessible and scalable. Through our suite of cloud-based platforms—including RethinkEd, RethinkCare, and RethinkBH—we serve educators, employers, and providers with tools that deliver measurable, inclusive outcomes. We're on a mission to make behavioral health more effective, equitable, and human. About the Role The Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor, supporting RethinkFirst’s legal operations and business initiatives across the organization. This role involves counseling business leaders, managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating legal risks. This role requires a high level of organization, communication, and project management skills, as well as the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Critical to success in this role is the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, Information Security, Customer Success, Procurement, and Operations), and experience leveraging technology, including AI tools, to streamline legal processes and decision-making. More importantly we are looking for a person with a positive can-do attitude that is comfortable with ambiguity and creating processes and systems from scratch. Key Responsibilities Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS, Channel, vendor, and privacy contracts. Collaborate with Sales, Information Security, Procurement, and other departments to align legal strategies with business objectives. Triage and track the end-to-end contract lifecycle: intake, negotiation, execution, archiving, and reporting via the legal alias inboxes. Maintain and enforce legal processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance. Act with urgency to meet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end business deadlines. Lead strategic initiatives, including the selection and implementation of the company’s first Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and other technology-driven improvements. Manage ad hoc legal projects and support broader legal team initiatives. Develop and maintain training materials for onboarding cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, CS, etc.). Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing. 5+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 2+ years of in-house experience. Expertise in commercial contracting and corporate law; experience in SaaS or technology sector strongly preferred. Familiarity with data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory issues, including those relevant to health and student data (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, etc.). Ability to integrate AI tools into legal workflows (e.g., contract review automation, compliance analytics, knowledge management). Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Strong problem-solving orientation with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Positive, proactive mindset with comfort managing ambiguity and building processes from the ground up. Benefits: Generous health, dental, & vision benefits package Flexible paid time off 11 paid company holidays 401k + matching Parental leave Access to our award-winning RethinkCare platform supporting neurodiversity in the workplace through parental success, professional resilience, and personal wellbeing Location: Remote opportunities are available to candidates who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY Our commitment to an inclusive workplace RethinkFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. JazzHR Privacy Policy JazzHR Terms of Use California Privacy Notice #remote #BI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Corporate Counsel will manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts and provide legal guidance to business leaders across the organization. They will also lead strategic initiatives, including the implementation of a Contract Lifecycle Management system and the development of internal legal processes.