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Hirewell · 20 hours ago

Senior Legal Counsel

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$140K/yr - $180K/yr

Hirewell is a U.S.-based consumer products organization seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role will serve as a key legal partner to the business, supporting commercial operations across procurement, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of vendor, supplier, and commercial contracts
Provide day-to-day legal support to internal business partners across multiple functions
Advise on general commercial matters, including separation agreements and legal inquiries
Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, contract turnaround time, and scalability
Support the implementation or optimization of a contract lifecycle management system (technology- or AI-enabled tools a plus)
Partner with internal regulatory and compliance teams on product-related matters, including marketing claims, promotions, and risk mitigation
Manage and coordinate with external counsel as needed
Serve as a trusted, business-oriented legal advisor in a fast-paced environment

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Active bar membershipIn-house legal experienceCommercial contracts experienceJudgmentAttention to detailRelationship building

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders

Preferred

Prior in-house legal experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting commercial contracts in a CPG, manufacturing, or similar environment is highly valued

Company

Hirewell

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Hirewell is an online recruitment platform that connects job seekers with employers. It is a sub-organization of PRYTEK.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.hirewell.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$21M
Key Investors
PRYTEK
2021-11-09Series Unknown· $21M

Leadership Team

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Matt Massucci
CEO | Founder
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