Corporate Counsel Jobs in Illinois
BMO Financial
$132600 - $247000
Chicago, IL
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, high‑performing team of legal professionals and will be responsible for advising on a broad range of legal, regulatory, and corporate secretarial matters, with a primary focus on subsidiary governance, board operations, and transactional support. Application Deadline: 04/16/2026Address: 320 S Canal StreetJob Family Group: LegalBMO Financial Group (“BMO”) is seeking a Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary to support Enterprise Board Governance for its U.S. subsidiaries.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
$137000 - $198250
Bloomington, IL
With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you! The primary focus of the Counsel position in the Fire Claim Counseling (FCC) unit is to provide legal advice on issues associated with the creation, implementation, and interpretation of property & casualty (P&C) insurance policies (e.g., homeowners and commercial property and liability) issued to our policyholders.
Jobot
$150000 - $300000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$250000 - $300000
Chicago, IL
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BMO Financial
$132600 - $247000
Chicago, IL
ERO advises with respect to legal and regulatory matters, provides leadership and guidance with respect to regulatory interactions, provides advice and oversight regarding regulatory examinations and the remediation of supervisory findings, and reports to senior management and the board of directors on significant matters. The role is complex as a result of the highly regulated nature of the financial industry, the breadth, nature, and complexity of BMO’s various businesses, the complexity of both the supervisory environment and the business environment, the number and variety of regulatory regimes and regulators, and the magnitude and pace of regulatory change.
Jobot
$215000 - $285000
Chicago, IL
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Fidelity Investments
$140000 - $285000
Chicago, IL
The role will involve coordination and collaboration with colleagues in the Fidelity Digital Asset Management business group, Asset Management Legal team as well as across the larger Fidelity Legal Group, other Fidelity business units, and control function business partners in the structuring and development of innovative cryptocurrency and blockchain enabled products and ideas in support of investment activities, operations, and distribution of products and services across client segments and for the company’s proprietary and employee accounts. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others.
Jobot
$375000 - $450000
Chicago, IL
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Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations
Northfield, IL
Leadership and management: Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel, manage workflow, and provide leadership, and ability to advise and collaborate with senior management and executive leadership on important Labor & Employment, employee relations, and risk management topics. Assessment and Remediation: Participate with other Legal, Compliance and Human Resource leaders in scoping the assessment and remediation of Labor & Employment and Human Resources control gaps globally, and provide ongoing oversight of new controls.
Jobot
$80000 - $110000
Des Plaines, IL
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Jobot
$35 - $40
Holiday Hills, IL
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Jobot
$100000 - $150000
Chicago, IL
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BMO Financial
Chicago, IL
Support the underwriting, syndication and closing of new credit facilities (for M&A and general corporate purposes) including: assistance with preparation of information memorandums and lenders presentations, coordinating the logistics for lenders’ meetings, managing data sites, and liaising with syndicate lenders, borrowers and legal counsel. Duties will include: Preparation of client presentations and marketing materials including: loan market overviews, bank financing credentials, industry/transaction comparables, syndicate analyses, etc.
Jobot
$150000 - $250000
Chicago, IL
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Jobot
$150000 - $220000
Chicago, IL
Attorneys will draft and review coverage opinions, reservation-of-rights letters, and declaratory judgment pleadings, manage discovery and motion practice, take and defend depositions, participate in mediations and settlement negotiations, and work closely with trial teams through resolution. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations
Northfield, IL
The Senior Paralegal will be part of the Corporate Secretarial team, working closely with the Compensation, Investor Relations, Accounting, and Finance teams and playing a critical role in the Company’s compliance with Securities laws, Nasdaq listing requirements, and Medline’s governance policies. Support insider trading compliance, including tracking pre-clearances and blackout windows, preparing quarterly blackout notices, maintaining records such as special blackout lists and stock trading plans, and identifying and implementing process improvements.
Xerox
Springfield, IL
Responsibilities : + Executes the Company’s efforts on strategic corporate transactions (transactions: $1B), including all M&A activity and financings, and develop strategy and lead certain workstreams (transactions: $100M+) related thereto. + Assist in supporting the Corporate Secretary function, including with respect to securities law filings, corporate governance and Board and Committee meetings, in each case, related to M&A and financing activities.
Sargent & Lundy
$112410 - $162710
Chicago, IL
Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive consulting, engineering, design, and technical analysis for power generation, power delivery, and energy projects worldwide. We are seeking an in-house attorney to counsel our engineering and design teams on methods for mitigating engineering services and construction risks though contract and claim management.
Cisco
Chicago, IL
You'll work with Cisco Service Provider customers in the technology, media and communications segment to enable customer success and meet Cisco goals; develop close working relationships with the sales, engineering, operations, finance and legal teams bringing our products to market, and gain a deep understanding of our go-to-market strategies, business processes, and product offerings. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: 75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
Gallagher
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.
Galapagos
Chicago, IL
We are GALAPAGOS, headquartered in Belgium and growing our executive team in the U.S., with a mission to focus on delivering best-in-class medicines with transformational impact for patients by accelerating life-changing science and innovation in areas of high unmet need, primarily immunology and oncology. Partner with Finance and Business Controllers to oversee the full vendor and financial management cycle—including PR/PO/GR creation, contract onboarding, invoice processing, internal approvals in SAP, expense reporting, and ongoing budget tracking and spend management.
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
$160000 - $200000
Itasca, Illinois
For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.
Guide One Insurance
Chicago, IL
You will have a wide range of responsibilities, including legal research, contract review, policy drafting, media and marketing review, conflict of interest management, HR investigations, and providing legal advice on various P&C insurance underwriting/product, insurance licensing and compliance matters. Conduct thorough research on legal and regulatory matters affecting the company and provide actionable insights, with special focus on underwriting and product expertise.
AECOM
Chicago, IL
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. **Job Description** AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services-Americas legal department is actively seeking a creative, highly talented attorney to provide dedicated legal support to AECOM’s Advisory Services business line.
Discover Financial Services
$230400 - $263000
Riverwoods, IL
The attorney will be responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders on Global Payment Network marketing content and intent, reviewing network marketing and servicing collateral and network participant communications, and working with business leaders to identify risks and problem-solve complex issues. Collaborating with Global Payment Network business teams, Brand, the Business Risk Office, Corporate Communications, and Compliance stakeholders to address risks, develop creative solutions, and resolve issues.
Discover Financial Services
$230400 - $263000
Riverwoods, IL
This role involves providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for the Discover Network, working closely with business and legal partners across the organization. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
State Farm
$166000 - $200000
Bloomington, IL
With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more.
JPMorgan Chase
$183350 - $242000
Chicago, IL
As an attorney in Commercial and Investment Banking, you will provide legal support to the Equipment Finance group, a national business serving the equipment finance needs of mid-size companies, large corporations and other institutions, which finances a wide variety of equipment types (including loan and leasing activities). JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P.
Chicago Public Schools
$87000 - $115500
Chicago, IL
Independently review, structure, draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts and transactions, including general services, technology, data sharing and protection, research, supply, financings, and related procurement documents and solicitations. The Assistant General Counsel will handle contracts and related legal issues and questions of substantial complexity and must have a broad range of knowledge and skill on general legal matters, public procurement laws and risks impacting organizations.
USA Clinics Group
$125000 - $180000
Northbrook, IL
Founded by Harvard-trained physicians with a vision of offering patient-first care beyond the hospital settings, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel/General Counsel with deep healthcare industry experience to serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership.
CMB Regional Centers
Rock Island, IL
The Senior In-House Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel on a broad range of subject matter areas, including general business; regulatory compliance issues; corporate matters; and non-traditional finance topics. This could include drafting, analyzing, and negotiating complex financial transactions and creating corporate structures including, but not limited to, limited partnerships with the purpose of assisting and facilitating foreign nationals to qualify to receive a visa through the EB-5 program.
Invenergy
$180000 - $216000
Chicago, IL
As an Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate you will provide professional legal advice, counsel, support and guidance to Invenergy’s business operations, focusing primarily on the real estate interests of the company as related to its energy generation and storage portfolio. Drafting and negotiating various key project agreements (including shared facility and co-tenancy agreements, water supply agreements, tax abatement and other host community agreements, and impact mitigation agreements).
Discover Financial Services
$269600 - $307700
Riverwoods, IL
Leading a team of legal professionals responsible for negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements and providing legal advice on a broad range of matters impacting issuer, acquirer, and merchant relationships. This role involves providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for the Discover Network, working closely with business and legal partners across the organization.
Related
$300000 - $325000
Chicago, Illinois
As a full-service construction firm, LR Contracting works closely with Related Midwest’s project development teams, providing award-winning construction management and general contracting services for medium- to large-scale projects including affordable and market-rate residential, mixed-use, commercial, historic preservation and related infrastructure and site work. The firm’s other market-defining projects include 400 Lake Shore, a pair of luxury rental towers in Streeterville where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan; One Bennett Park; The Row Fulton Market, one of Chicago’s first “80/20” buildings under Affordable Illinois legislation, with 20% of residences set aside as affordable housing; Lathrop, an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of the historic Julia C.
Stronghouse
$200000 - $250000
Oak Brook, IL
Stronghouse is seeking an experienced and proactive Associate General Counsel ("AGC") to manage all legal matters including compliance with state and local regulations, third-party vendor and partnership agreements, employment and joint-employment matters, employment litigation, and the general legal function of the Company. The Company is a high-growth, private equity-backed consolidator with a strategy to grow both organically and inorganically via completing acquisitions of great operators within strategic markets and entering new markets via greenfield expansion.
Artius Solutions
$200000 - $250000
Chicago, IL
This role will partner closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to provide legal guidance across regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and strategic business initiatives. Overview A growing financial technology firm operating within regulated markets, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support legal and regulatory operations.
JPMorgan Chase
$199500 - $275000
Chicago, IL
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
Codal
$150000 - $300000
Chicago, IL
Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Pay range$150,000—$300,000 USDNote: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses.
Memorial Health
Springfield, Illinois
Examples of subject matter expertise to possess or acquire may include accreditation and licensure, clinical research, civil monetary penalties, contracts, corporate transactions, employment, EMTALA, false claims, fraud & abuse, governance, guardianship, HIPAA, intellectual property, information services technology, informed consent, litigation, medical staff affairs, Medicare and Medicaid, mental health, patient care, peer review, real estate, risk management, Stark, and tax-exemption. Under the supervision of senior legal leadership, the Assistant General Counsel supports executives and operational leaders by delivering timely, practical advice while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
JPMorgan Chase
$183350 - $242000
Chicago, IL
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
New Leaf Energy, Inc.
$203432 - $235085
Chicago, IL
Independently draft, review and negotiate other commercial agreements, including joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, community solar and other subscriber agreements, and operation and maintenance agreements. Effectively collaborate with, counsel and advise cross-functional stakeholders (including legal, real estate, project development, M&A, the IPP, interconnection, and policy) on matters relating to purchase and sale transactions and the related financing facilities.
JPMorgan Chase
$183350 - $242000
Chicago, IL
As a Business Banking Lending Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the Business Banking Legal team, you will be an integral member of the legal team advising on commercial lending transactions, lending products, collections, deposit account matters, and regulatory issues. JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P.
JPMorgan Chase
$199500 - $275000
Chicago, IL
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
Chicago Public Schools
$187600 - $295194
Chicago, IL
Minimum of fifteen (15) years as a licensed and practicing attorney with experience in one or more of the following: large law firm, government agency, primary-level school district, university, or non-profit organizations responsible for litigation management, administrative law and proceedings, contract drafting and negotiations, real estate transactions, federal and/or state regulations and regulatory compliance or participation in regulatory proceedings. Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to persuade, plan, strategize and cooperate with operational goals in mind; Ability to build effective relationships throughout the Law Department, other Board departments, and with vendors/partners; Poise to interact with, and instill confidence in, a wide variety of individuals, including Board members, executive staff, employees, local and federal government officials, outside counsel and the public.
ADM
$174000 - $324000
Chicago, IL
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow.
Memorial Health
Springfield, Illinois
Examples of subject matter expertise to possess or acquire may include accreditation and licensure, clinical research, civil monetary penalties, contracts, corporate transactions, employment, EMTALA, false claims, fraud & abuse, governance, guardianship, HIPAA, intellectual property, information services technology, informed consent, litigation, medical staff affairs, Medicare and Medicaid, mental health, patient care, peer review, real estate, risk management, Stark, and tax-exemption. This role is designed for an experienced attorney who exercises independent judgment, manages complex legal matters, and serves as a trusted legal advisor to executives and operational leaders.
Elevance Health
$187616 - $307008
Chicago, IL
Provide legal advice and counsel to business leadership on a wide range of health law, regulatory, contractual, and operational matters impacting Carelon Services businesses, including behavioral health, medical benefits utilization management, specialty care solutions, and care delivery companies. + Collaborate with internal subject matter experts within Elevance’s larger Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs functions to provide comprehensive support and clear, consolidated legal advice to the Carelon Services businesses.
Bridge33 Capital
Chicago, IL
In this high-impact role, you will manage the full lifecycle of real estate and corporate transactions from structuring and documentation through due diligence, closing, and post-closing matters. We are seeking a COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS COUNSEL, to serve as a key partner to the General Counsel, the Legal team, and the Transactions team.
The Cigna Group
$152500 - $254100
Chicago, IL
This role will provide legal support to HR and business leaders in complex corporate transactions, provide counsel to internal clients relating to ERISA, tax and compensation legal matters, and ensure compliance with applicable benefits and compensation laws. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State._.