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Legal Counsel

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Acceleration Partners

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Location/Place/Mode

Chicago, IL (100% Remote / Work-from-Home)

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Eligibility

J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, primarily in contract law.

Opportunity

Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Acceleration Partners
Location: Chicago, IL (100% Remote / Work-from-Home; ideally in EST or CST)
Eligibility: J.D. and active bar membership (or retired in good standing) with 8+ years of legal experience, showing meaningful depth in contract law. Prior in-house or agency/services industry experience and familiarity with data protection/privacy matters (e.g., GDPR) are highly preferred.
Salary/Remuneration: Target base salary of $160,000 - $180,000 + bonus (depending on location and experience).
Description: Acceleration Partners is hiring a full-time, remote Legal Counsel to serve as an in-house legal resource. The selected candidate will manage client and vendor contracts, and support compliance, data privacy, corporate governance, and HR/employment matters across a globally distributed organization.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Client Contracts: Own the end-to-end client contract process, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating client services agreements.
  • Vendor Contracts: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.
  • Disputes and Legal Matters: Handle low-level disputes and legal inquiries, and coordinate with external counsel on complex litigation.
  • HR Legal Advisory: Partner with the People team to advise on employment-related legal questions and compliance.
  • Corporate Governance: Support basic corporate governance matters across global entities, including drafting resolutions and coordinating filings.
Perks & Benefits: 100% remote work, group medical/dental/vision coverage, 401K with matching, open paid time off, wellness/technology/education allowances, and paid parental leave.
Deadline: Not specified
Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn