Office of the General Counsel · UI-26-4107

Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Chicago, United StatesHybridFull-timeSenior professional

Base pay: $175,000–$220,000 USD annually

The opportunity

Advise commercial and procurement teams on agreements for enterprise services and industrial operations. Translate risks into negotiation positions that business owners can use.

Legal advises the enterprise on commercial arrangements, employment matters and governance. The team is expected to provide advice that colleagues can put into practice.

What you will do

  • Draft and negotiate services, supply and technology agreements.
  • Work with business sponsors to resolve liability, scope and delivery issues.
  • Maintain contract guidance and support training on recurring negotiation concerns.

What you will bring

  • Admission to practice in a relevant US jurisdiction and seven years of commercial legal experience.
  • Experience negotiating complex business-to-business agreements.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to distinguish material risks from drafting preferences.

Your first six months

Improve the intake and negotiation process for the agreements that generate the most recurring questions.

Working arrangements

This role combines work at the listed location with time working remotely. Team attendance is agreed with the hiring manager and depends on the assignment. Hybrid does not mean location-independent.

The latest agreed version may not be the document named Final. Confirm the attachment before advising on it.

Compensation and development

The base-pay range for this role is $175,000–$220,000 USD annually. Positioning within the range reflects relevant experience, skills and the requirements of the assignment. Benefits and any additional compensation are discussed for the location and role.

You will agree priorities with your manager and review progress through regular conversations. Development may include technical learning, project assignments and opportunities across the enterprise.

Take the next step

Register your interest with a short introduction. You do not need to upload a résumé at this stage. Read how we hire and the candidate privacy notice before sending your details.

We welcome relevant experience gained through different education and career pathways. If you need an adjustment to access the process, contact peopleorg@usualindustries.com and include the requisition number.

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