Infobip
Corporate Counsel – Infobip
Location: Chicago, IL
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Legal
Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting, Software Development, Telecommunications
Salary range: $145,000 to $160,000 base salary annually, with performance bonuses and regular reviews.
What This Role Is All About The Commercial Counsel is a key legal consultant for the U.S. division of the company’s North America Legal team, working primarily with Revenue, Privacy/Security, Compliance, Finance, and the Shared Services Center teams. This is an individual‑contributor role, with occasional support to manage the Legal Intern team.
What You'll Do
Work with and advise departments directly on commercial matters, providing entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business‑oriented advice related to commercial contracts.
Negotiate all types of commercial agreements, with a focus on inbound and outbound agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and more.
Collaborate with the Legal team and peers to centralize knowledge and create scalable processes that increase visibility, expedite communication, and smooth execution of legal functions.
Maintain and improve existing contract templates and manage contract databases.
Draft, redline, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements with a solution‑oriented approach.
Perform issue spotting and contract planning.
What You’ll Expect When You Do a Good Job
Possess excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to assess relevant, material risks quickly and communicate those risks to business partners in layperson’s terms.
Develop or improve playbooks and refine processes for commercial contracting activities.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders across teams and departments.
Take an interest in learning new things and jump in to help colleagues get things done.
Manage a workload in a high‑pressure environment with competing demands.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Active membership and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
5 to 7 years (or more) of significant transactional experience in commercial contract support (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, procurement, service, and customer/sales agreements).
Law firm or in‑house corporate law experience preferred.
Experience in the Telecommunications or CPaaS industry and knowledge of telecom regulations (e.g., form 499) highly preferred.
Strong communication skills, detail‑oriented, and strong negotiation skills.
Project management experience a plus.
Familiarity with technology and tools such as Salesforce, WestLaw, LexisNexis, and the O365 Suite (e.g., SharePoint, Outlook, Teams).
Experience implementing or utilizing contract lifecycle management systems a plus.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
Thrives working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth tech company.
Benefits & Perks
Financial rewards & recognition – fair compensation aligned with experience, industry, and market standards, performance‑driven bonuses, regular reviews, and a culture that values impact.
Salary range – $145,000 to $160,000 base salary annually (selected candidate’s salary may vary).
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Basic life insurance; 401(k) plan participation with company match; Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; Wellness plan up to $500 per year; PTO accrual of up to 23 vacation days and 9 sick days per year, with carryover; additional leave for marriage, relocation, bereavement, and other life events; 12 weeks paid parental leave; 14 paid holidays annually.
Flexible work arrangements – a hybrid model combining in‑person collaboration with remote work and flexible hours.
ESOP – opportunity to share in company success through stock options.
Work‑life balance and well‑being – time off when needed, special leave days, and a flexible hybrid work model tailored to local regulations.
Career mobility – internal mobility, upskilling, and mentorship to shape your path.
Professional development – onboarding, mentorship, and training programs.
International mobility – short‑ and long‑term opportunities in our hubs worldwide.
Diversity and Inclusion Infobip is built on diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other part of one’s identity.
Read more about our hiring process.
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Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Legal
Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting, Software Development, Telecommunications
Salary range: $145,000 to $160,000 base salary annually, with performance bonuses and regular reviews.
What This Role Is All About The Commercial Counsel is a key legal consultant for the U.S. division of the company’s North America Legal team, working primarily with Revenue, Privacy/Security, Compliance, Finance, and the Shared Services Center teams. This is an individual‑contributor role, with occasional support to manage the Legal Intern team.
What You'll Do
Work with and advise departments directly on commercial matters, providing entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business‑oriented advice related to commercial contracts.
Negotiate all types of commercial agreements, with a focus on inbound and outbound agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and more.
Collaborate with the Legal team and peers to centralize knowledge and create scalable processes that increase visibility, expedite communication, and smooth execution of legal functions.
Maintain and improve existing contract templates and manage contract databases.
Draft, redline, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements with a solution‑oriented approach.
Perform issue spotting and contract planning.
What You’ll Expect When You Do a Good Job
Possess excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to assess relevant, material risks quickly and communicate those risks to business partners in layperson’s terms.
Develop or improve playbooks and refine processes for commercial contracting activities.
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders across teams and departments.
Take an interest in learning new things and jump in to help colleagues get things done.
Manage a workload in a high‑pressure environment with competing demands.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Active membership and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
5 to 7 years (or more) of significant transactional experience in commercial contract support (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, procurement, service, and customer/sales agreements).
Law firm or in‑house corporate law experience preferred.
Experience in the Telecommunications or CPaaS industry and knowledge of telecom regulations (e.g., form 499) highly preferred.
Strong communication skills, detail‑oriented, and strong negotiation skills.
Project management experience a plus.
Familiarity with technology and tools such as Salesforce, WestLaw, LexisNexis, and the O365 Suite (e.g., SharePoint, Outlook, Teams).
Experience implementing or utilizing contract lifecycle management systems a plus.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
Thrives working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth tech company.
Benefits & Perks
Financial rewards & recognition – fair compensation aligned with experience, industry, and market standards, performance‑driven bonuses, regular reviews, and a culture that values impact.
Salary range – $145,000 to $160,000 base salary annually (selected candidate’s salary may vary).
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Basic life insurance; 401(k) plan participation with company match; Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; Wellness plan up to $500 per year; PTO accrual of up to 23 vacation days and 9 sick days per year, with carryover; additional leave for marriage, relocation, bereavement, and other life events; 12 weeks paid parental leave; 14 paid holidays annually.
Flexible work arrangements – a hybrid model combining in‑person collaboration with remote work and flexible hours.
ESOP – opportunity to share in company success through stock options.
Work‑life balance and well‑being – time off when needed, special leave days, and a flexible hybrid work model tailored to local regulations.
Career mobility – internal mobility, upskilling, and mentorship to shape your path.
Professional development – onboarding, mentorship, and training programs.
International mobility – short‑ and long‑term opportunities in our hubs worldwide.
Diversity and Inclusion Infobip is built on diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other part of one’s identity.
Read more about our hiring process.
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