Corporate Legal Counsel

About Sol-Millennium: Sol-Millennium is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the safety and well-being of patients and healthcare providers. With innovative solutions and a commitment to excellence, we strive to deliver products that enhance the quality of care. Our team is passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference in the healthcare industry.

Job Overview: We are seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel who will serve as a hands-on, business-oriented legal advisor across Sol-Millennium’s global operations. This role is highly transactional, supporting contracts, governance, and compliance matters, while also engaging with stakeholders across North America, Europe, and APAC.

This is not a role managing a large legal department, it is suited for a self-starter and generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable coordinating across time zones, and brings a commercial mindset to legal challenges.

This role is located at our global HQ in downtown Chicago and operates on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial and transactional agreements including sales agreements, vendor contracts, MSAs, NDAs, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide practical, business-minded legal advice that supports commercial objectives while ensuring compliance.
• Strategically and cost-effectively manage and partner with outside counsel.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Commercial, Operations) to align legal solutions with business priorities.   
• Support corporate governance matters, including board resolutions and entity compliance.
• Assist with transactional work such as M&A diligence, restructuring efforts, and strategic projects.
• Advise intellectual property matters including trademarks and licensing.
• Public company filings and board oversight
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and proactively communicate potential impacts to the business.

Required Qualifications:

• 4-6+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the ABA.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and to navigate ambiguity with ease.
• Strong background in transactional and commercial contracts, with demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate
• Experience interacting with or coordinating external counsel across global regions (APAC experience strongly preferred)
• Comfortable balancing competing priorities and working across time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with healthcare, manufacturing, and/or distribution.
• Experience in one or more of the following: commercial transactions, litigation, contracts, employment law, or corporate governance.
• Exposure to corporate governance and public company matters.
• Familiarity with employment and compliance law.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders across geographies.

Why Join Us: At Sol-Millennium, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial environment, contributing to meaningful advancements in the healthcare industry. We value our employees and offer a collaborative culture that encourages growth and professional development.