MxD · 1 day ago
Legal Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expMxD is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology and innovation. The Counsel will provide legal support across various business functions, including contract management, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal guidance to internal teams.
Cyber SecurityManufacturingNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
Proactively monitor and identify potential compliance and legal issues, coordinating solutions to address concerns
Regularly review company operations to identify potential risks across areas like anti-bribery, data privacy, environmental regulations, and financial reporting
Advise on employment law issues and employee relations
Provide legal guidance to departments on compliance matters, including contract review, business transactions, and employee relations
Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with company policies, government and commercial specifications, business priorities, and other requirements with guidance from the General Counsel and Senior Leadership Team
Collaborate with senior management, and business units, to ensure compliance and risk analysis is integrated into strategic decision-making
Serve as an empowered representative for the Company as a liaison with member companies, responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives
Develop new organization policies and procedures, working cross-functionally within the organization and document accordingly; as well as manage the periodic review of organizational policies and procedures
Provide advice and expertise in corporate governance and intellectual property matters, including trademarks and patents
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and compliance matters
Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed
Prepare and present reports to senior management and the board of directors as directed
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in good standing with the Illinois Bar Association, or able to be admitted on motion to the Illinois Bar Association
3-5 years of corporate practice or equivalent, government contracting preferred
Proven experience in contract, compliance, and/or corporate law, or litigation, with a strong preference for government contracting
Effective communication and presentation skills to educate stakeholders on compliance, risk, and other legal matters
Experience with 2 CFR 200 and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities, and use good judgment when resolving issues
Must be local to Chicagoland; expected to be in the office on average at least 50% of workweek
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in legal research and writing
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Preferred
Experience with Concord Contract Management Software and Monday.com is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Unlimited paid time-off programs
Free parking available for employees
Company
MxD
MxD is a non-profit organization that acts as a testing ground for emerging digital manufacturing technology.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Berardino Baratta
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-24
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