Managing 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.

BMO Financial

$132600 - $247000

Chicago, IL

Provides advice and counsel on wide range of employment, compensation, and employee benefit plans/ERISA matters, including on retirement plans, and health and welfare plans, and on issues including employee relations, performance management, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour, pay equity, internal investigations, compensation and benefits, contingent workers, immigration, recruitment, inclusion, and mergers, acquisitions and outsourcing. Application Deadline: 04/30/2026Address: 320 S Canal StreetJob Family Group: LegalProvides and manages the delivery of legal and regulatory advice on U.S. employment law, benefits plans (including ERISA plans), and equity compensation plans on behalf of BMO Financial Group.

Jobot

$210000 - $260000

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.

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

$250000 - $450000

Chicago, IL

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Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations

Northfield, IL

Draft and negotiate various technology-focused agreements, including arrangements where Medline is purchasing or offering technology services, as well as data processing agreements and business associate agreements. -Manage a large volume of transactions and other projects from start to finish, working closely with colleagues in IT, the product divisions, sales organization, and other functional areas.

Jobot

$80000 - $110000

Des Plaines, IL

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Jobot

$150000 - $250000

Chicago, IL

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Roseland Community Hospital

$50000 - $55000

Chicago, IL

This role will assist with managing contracts, maintaining legal files, recording and distributing board meeting minutes, and supporting the legal team in various healthcare-related legal matters. 2. Legal Documentation & Administration: · Organize and maintain legal documents, including contracts, filings, and correspondence, ensuring they are accurately recorded and easily accessible.

Jobot

$100000 - $150000

Chicago, IL

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Veterinary Solut!ons Services

Monmouth, IL

The city is home to several parks, including Monmouth Park, Harmon Park, and Citizens Lake & Campground, providing residents withample opportunitiesfor outdoor recreation. What We Offer: Diverse Caseload:Fromsoft tissue surgery,C-sections, andorthopedic surgeriesto complex medical cases,you'llhave the chance to work on a wide variety of challenging and rewarding cases.

Ketchum

$85000 - $95000

Chicago, IL

Serving as a specialist and advisor in research and analysis, to include: + Staying up to date with trends, tools and techniques and counseling clients, account teams and other research team members on methodologies, tools and best practices. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds.

FleishmanHillard

$71000 - $125000

Chicago, IL

FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. Responsibilities : • Play a pivotal role in handling many of the day-to-day activities for the H&LS practice’s account teams, including working with senior members of the team to help oversee projects, connecting across our healthcare and agency teams, and provide client counsel.

bdo consulting

$190000 - $250000

Oak Brook, IL

Other: Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: Planning and executing attestation examinations including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment. Applies knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies to provide services, solutions and advice that considers and improves the organization as a whole as evidenced by: Understands core business operations/structure of various businesses.

bdo consulting

$275000 - $350000

Chicago, IL

The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. Executes personal business development plan in conjunction with practice leadership which includes building and maintaining relationships with clients and legal counsel, and participating in business development activities to grow the practice.

Ketchum

$100000 - $120000

Chicago, IL

Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories in food, nutrition, and health, and building strong relationships with industry and national business/consumer reporters, bloggers and influencers. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds.

FleishmanHillard

$71000 - $125000

Chicago, IL

FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. • Lead the day-to-day activities for the health and life science practice’s account teams, including developing strong client relationships, working with senior team members to help oversee projects, and providing client counsel.

Zebra Technologies

Lincolnshire, IL

Responsible for having in-depth understanding of business goals; structuring deals to meet those goals while adhering to Zebra’s company policies; conceiving and drafting template contracts and policies reflecting agreed-to content and structures; working primarily on the business critical projects, negotiating complex and high value contracts to execution against senior attorneys and management representing counterparties; and counseling on dispute resolution and enforcement of contract claims for and against Zebra. The Senior Counsel, II provides strategic guidance and commercial legal support to the senior management of Zebra, leading complex and high-dollar value business deals with distributors and channel partners in their region or business unit.

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.

Exelon

CHICAGO, IL

We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

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.

Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Our Legal, Risk and Governance team seeks an experienced attorney with deep technical expertise in retail real estate leasing to provide legal support to our Growth & Development business partners who are responsible for new store development and management of our existing fleet. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label.

Office of the Illinois State Treasurer

Springfield or Chicago, IL

Education and Work Experience: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; must be admitted and in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois; ten (10) years of experience practicing law preferred; ten (10) years of work experience relevant to the areas described above preferred including experience as legal counsel in a government agency or in-house setting or extensive experience with litigation and administrative law leading to a depth and breadth of legal expertise from which an attorney can draw to independently provide counsel and guidance in a fast-paced environment; experience in finance desired. The Assistant General Counsel performs the following duties, as assigned:Works on an assigned portfolio of legal matters, which portfolio may include any of the following, and is subject to change:Drafts, analyzes, provides legal advice regarding and answers legal questions regarding proposed and existing laws and administrative rules having a potential impact on the Office.

S&P Global

$75671 - $125000

Virtual, IL

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Lumen

$171447 - $228596

Springfield, IL

The Assistant General Counsel will also lead and manage a team of Attorneys and Contract Negotiators/Analysts responsible for providing legal support to Lumen Sales teams through drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements with enterprise customers. + A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, willing to embrace transformation and new ways of working with ability to thrive in an intense, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and high expectations.

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.

Invenergy

Chicago, IL

Provide legal support on a variety of commercial transactions from development through construction and operation of Invenergy’s transmission and energy generation projects, including debt and equity financings, joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions, interconnection agreements, procurement and construction agreements, and operation and maintenance agreements. 5-8+ years of experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel supporting utility scale energy projects preferred, but candidates with general M&A, project finance, or construction and procurement legal experience will also be considered.

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Chicago, IL

You will enjoy an exciting and varied workload across jurisdictions working in close collaboration with the business teams to: review and negotiate contracts with large corporate clients, subcontractors and vendors for JLL’s PDS business line in the Americas. This role will require a detailed knowledge and understanding of the construction and design business and the ability to lead and conclude legal negotiations – whether for an individual project or projects carried out under wider framework agreements or Master Service Agreements (“MSA’s”) with global clients.

JPMorgan Chase

$123500 - $210000

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. As a Payments Negotiation Attorney in the Payments Legal Team, you will provide transactional and strategic legal support for client contract negotiations in wholesale payments.

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.

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).

Andersen

$155900 - $194400

Chicago, Illinois

You'll embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary, working with extraordinary clients spanning every industry, regardless of their size, because at Andersen, we are free from independence-related constraints that may hinder other firms. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders to review vendor and technology agreements, draft legal documents (including conflict waivers), and support client engagement materials.

ADM

$238000 - $340000

Chicago, IL

In addition, as this is a leadership role within ADM, it requires commitment to integrity, safety, diversity, quality with the following competencies: 1) excellent influencing, communication and presentation skills; 2) business acumen; 3) time management and organization skills and an ability to multitask; and 4) comfort working in matrixed and entrepreneurial environments with an ability to manage through influence and building relationships with key partners across other areas of ADM. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gateway Recruiting

Shanghai, Shanghai

Direct experience or a strong working knowledge in optical technologies, optical communications, photonics devices, lasers, or optical materials is an advantage. The company’s inventions typically fall within the optical, mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, material processing, metrological, and material science arts.

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.

ComEd

CHICAGO, Illinois

We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). Primary Purpose: PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITIONAn entry-level to mid-level attorney responsible for providing full legal service to clients under the supervision of a managing or supervising attorney.

Cardinal Health

$121600 - $173700

Springfield, IL

Commercial Transaction provides legal advice, counsel and services to domestic and international businesses in support of customer, vendor, supplier, and strategic relationships, including drafting and negotiating contracts, participating in and providing input on business strategy, and otherwise acting as primary day-to-day legal contacts for business clients. The Senior Legal Counsel reviews and negotiates commercial agreements with external parties on behalf of the business, protecting the business’ interests and ensuring that contracts are compliant.

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.

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.

Chicago Public Schools

$87000 - $115500

Chicago, IL

The Assistant General Counsel will collaborate and provide guidance to appellate counsel on workers’ compensation matters, work closely with CPS Talent’s workers’ compensation manager, and various stakeholders to align benefits across units while providing strategic counsel to CPS leadership, informing policy decisions and resource allocation. Managing an active workers compensation caseload and exercising independent judgment on complex issues related to; Provide supervision and guidance to assistant general counsels and staff; Provide client counseling, advice, guidance and support across a network of schools and departments.

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.

Aon Corporation

$300000 - $350000

Chicago, Illinois

Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. The role will lead a global team of employment lawyers and specialists, working closely with regional and functional law support where necessary, ensuring that Aon’s People Organization supports business objectives, reinforces Aon’s values, and complies with applicable laws and regulations worldwide.

Chicago Public Schools

$87000 - $115500

Chicago, IL

Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, with support from the Assistant Deputy General and Senior Assistant General Counsels, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will represent CPS in matters pending in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The AGC will handle workers’ compensation cases, working directly with CPS’ third-party administrator (CCMSI) to advise on claims handling, strategy, and data analytics, as well as managing related recovery efforts like subrogation and affirmative litigation.

ADM

$128800 - $238900

Decatur, IL

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, experienced lawyer with a strong complex litigation and litigation management background, preferably with a large global company, top-tier law firm, or government, with experience managing outside counsel, evaluating litigation risk, and setting strategy on a case-by-case level. 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.

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.