In-House Counsel, Commercial - Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid)

at  Convergint Technologies LLC

Convergint is looking for an experienced In-House Counsel focused in Commercial Contracts to be responsible for reviewing, editing, and negotiating complex commercial, services, and construction contracts drafted by our customers consistent with Convergint’s internal contracting requirements. You will work closely with our customers, sales executives, contract managers, legal department colleagues, and other colleagues to manage a large volume of commercial contracts. As an In-House Counsel, you are a part of a dynamic legal team which allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

WHO WE ARE

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide
Convergint’s greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• J.D degree from an ABA accredited law school.

License:

• Active bar membership in good standing in Illinois

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years reviewing, revising, negotiating and summarizing various commercial agreements.

Preferred Experience (but not required):

• Familiarity with technology and privacy laws, and construction law concepts.

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 year(s): Minimum 2 years reviewing, revising, negotiating and summarizing various commercial agreements.

EDUCATION

Required

• Doctorate or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Contract Negotiation: Review, redline, and professionally negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts including construction contracts, maintenance contracts, managed services agreements, master service agreements, data privacy agreements, software-as-a-service agreements, NDAs, sourcing and professional services agreements, to meet legal, finance, compliance, and regulatory requirements following internal processes and procedures.
• Risk Identification: Review contract terms to identify potential risk and compliance issues which deviate from company contract guidelines and risk tolerance.
• Bids and Requests for Production: Review, revise, negotiate, and draft supporting materials related to bids and contracts.
• Analysis/Advice: Provide legal and compliance analysis and guidance to sales and leadership.
• Government Contracts: Identify issues, revise, negotiate, and draft contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple departments including sales, finance, sales operations, IT, procurement and other cross functional groups on contractual issues and other internal projects.
• Research: Research legal issues using online tools and legal research websites.