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GCG is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing Corporate Legal team!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small in-house legal team supporting a dynamic and growing organization. You’ll play a key role in advising the business on commercial transactions and supporting a range of legal functions including contract management, regulatory compliance, lease management, and corporate governance. If you're a self-starter with a practical mindset and a passion for collaborative problem-solving, we want to hear from you.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement to facilitate in-person with collaboration with GCG's senior leadership team. While in office, the incumbent to the role would work at our headquarters office located in Rosemont, IL.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supply/distribution agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, etc.)
Provide pragmatic legal guidance on regulatory, compliance, and business strategy matters
Support lease portfolio management and related contractual matters
Interpret contracts and provide risk-based legal advice in a business context
Develop and implement legal policies and contracting processes
Handle corporate filings and registrations across jurisdictions
Conduct legal research and monitor emerging regulatory developments
Collaborate cross-functionally and assist the General Counsel on additional legal projects as needed
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in corporate or transactional law, ideally within a law firm or in-house team
Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred
Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills
Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Comfortable working independently and directly with business leaders
Highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000 and eligibility for an annual bonus program
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need
- Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
- Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs
- Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access
- Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind
- An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!
At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world. With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe. We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
GCG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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- $150,000 - $180,000
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