Associate Legal Counsel
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-24
-
Law/Legal
Business Law, Intellectual Property
About Diversified:
Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award‑winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large‐scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.
Whatto Expect:
At Diversified, we’re on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.
As a Diversified associate, you’ll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Plus, you’ll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.
How You’ll Contribute:This remote based Associate Legal Counsel position provides accurate and timely counsel to our sales and operations organizations to address and resolve legal issues, supporting commercial transactions and customer management. The successful candidate must have the ability to deal with complex matters while operating in a fast‑paced environment, providing effective and practical counsel on a variety of commercial transactional legal matters.
What You’ll Do:- The job responsibilities of the Associate Legal Counsel include:
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including domestic and international product and services agreements, vendor/dealer agreements, and strategic relationship agreements.
- Provide legal advice on intellectual property issues, data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with the sales and operations teams providing contract interpretation and support understanding and addressing legal and business concerns associated with commercial transactions.
- Execute and maintain the company’s business and contractor licenses, ensuring compliance and tracking renewals when and if needed as a backup on this task.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of operational internal governance policies and authorities.
- Provide legal support to purchasing, sales, finance, and various internal departments with a variety of legal matters ranging from subcontractor disputes, vendor related issues, and process improvement initiatives.
- Support collection efforts.
- Perform other legal tasks as directed by the General Counsel and leadership.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in one or more states.
- 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment handling corporate law matters, with a focus on commercial transactions.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and privacy laws.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
- A high level of self‑motivation with the ability to work independently with a commitment to client services and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
- Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Hands‑on experience drafting, negotiating, and managing all aspects of commercial transactions. International and/or governmental contract experience helpful.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) required.
Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D,…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).