Mid to Senior-Level Technology and Commercial Transactions Associate

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Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid to senior-level associate to join their Business practice group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have four to seven years of experience in drafting and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud services, e-commerce, and technology transaction agreements.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate SaaS, cloud services, software licensing, implementation, platform integration, and professional services agreements.
• Advise on e-commerce platform launches, including vendor onboarding, commercial terms, payment processing, merchant services, and platform policy compliance.
• Handle technology and IP licensing, commercialization transactions, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Prepare and negotiate data processing agreements and advise on privacy policies, data security terms, and related risk allocation.
• Update templates, standard terms, and contracting playbooks to support faster sales and procurement cycles.
• Review and negotiate distribution, logistics, supply chain, and other commercial agreements.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least five years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Active law license in the state where the office is located.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active law license in the relevant state.

Skills

• Experience supporting software, SaaS, e-commerce, technology, commercial, logistics, government contracts, or international transactions.
• Ability to work directly with business and legal teams to negotiate contracts and resolve issues.
• Comfortable making practical judgment calls in fast-moving situations.
• Ability to contribute well in a team environment while managing work independently.
• Effective relationship-building skills with attorneys, staff, and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment.
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming.
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306