Commercial Counsel

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Counsel, this position will act as a trusted legal advisor to ITW businesses on a variety of commercial legal matters, with a principal focus on reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting commercial strategies and developing efficient contract management processes. The successful candidate will have approximately three (3) to seven (7) years of legal experience gained in a sophisticated law firm environment or a prominent in-house legal department, with experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and assisting on other transactional matters.

ITW has a history of more than 100 years as a leading diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company emphasizes innovative solutions developed in tandem with customers and timely, cost-effective service for its products. ITW’s differentiated business model includes the proprietary 80/20 process, customer-back innovation, and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture. ITW operates globally with products and solutions used in diverse industries and settings.

ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $15.9 billion in 2024 and employs ~44,000 people in 51 countries. The headquarters are in Glenview, IL, with on-site amenities including a fitness center, cafe, outdoor facilities, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, and more. The company is located near the Metra station with easy access to downtown Chicago.

More details on benefits can be found on the ITW careers site.

• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and related arrangements, including customer and supplier terms & conditions, master service agreements, supply agreements, distribution and commercial agency agreements, information technology agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements.
• Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders and developing strong partnerships with operating leaders by providing excellent customer service and facilitating efficient resolution of commercial legal questions and acting as a trusted business partner.
• Assisting commercial attorneys in developing training materials and delivering training to operating leaders on critical contract terms, negotiation strategies and related legal and commercial issues.
• Identifying legal risks in ongoing or prospective business practices and arrangements and proactively engaging operating teams to review and evaluate business practices to mitigate legal risk.
• Providing legal counsel across a broad range of commercial matters to operating leaders that effectively supports commercial operations and growth and profit objectives while mitigating risk, with appropriate oversight and direction from senior commercial attorneys.
• Coordinating seamlessly across all matters to obtain appropriate input from other subject matter experts within the Legal Department (i.e., Ethics & Compliance, Litigation, IP, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, etc.).
• Managing outside counsel as needed on specialized legal matters.
• Providing support on other special projects and conducting relevant legal research (as needed), as requested by senior commercial attorneys and/or operating leaders of applicable Segments.

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the IL bar are required (in-house admitted status permitted).
• Approximately three (3) to seven (7) years of legal experience in a sophisticated law firm environment or prominent in-house legal department, with experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to work 5 days a week onsite at ITW's Glenview corporate campus, with flexibility on hours.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who is collegial, flexible and able to multi-task while working in a fast paced and demanding global environment providing timely responses to meet expectations of supported persons and business units.
• Solid interpersonal skills and values…