Attorney

Litigation Counsel

Aurora, IL (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This hybrid opportunity is based in Aurora, IL, with a flexible schedule requiring only 2 days per month in the office. The attorney will provide strategic legal guidance across a variety of business and litigation matters, partnering closely with leadership, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and risk mitigation strategies on a broad range of business and litigation matters.
• Manage and partner with outside counsel on pre-litigation, active litigation, and other complex legal issues.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and analyze emerging laws, regulations, and court decisions impacting the business.
• Prepare legal memoranda, case assessments, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Advise business units on employment, labor, regulatory, commercial, contract, and related legal matters.
• Identify and implement proactive, cost-effective solutions to minimize legal and business risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, processes, and compliance initiatives.
• Support legal operations through process improvements and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Illinois bar admission (or ability to obtain admission immediately).
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house/corporate experience.
• Experience handling litigation, employment law, labor law, contracts, commercial matters, regulatory issues, and/or data privacy matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues to business stakeholders and executives.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Aurora, IL
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 2 in-office days per month)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Term: Contract opportunity, anticipated 3-4+ months with potential for extension
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel
• Start Date: ASAP

The pay range for this position is $75-85/hour depending on experience. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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