Jr. Legal Counsel

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

OAG is a leading data platform for the global travel industry offering an industry-first single source for supply, demand, and pricing data.  We empower the global travel industry with high-quality, relevant datasets covering the whole journey from planning to customer experience.  

Headquartered in the UK, with operations in the USA, Denmark, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, and Lithuania.  

For more information visit www.oag.com  

SUMMARY:

As the Jr. Legal Counsel, you will partner closely with the global legal team to review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements for all companies within OAG and assist other members of the team on various other commercial legal matters as needed.

This position is based in our downtown Chicago office and currently requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with flexibility based on team and business needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reviewing, negotiating and/or approving a range of agreements across the entire business, principally sales (including new contracts, renewals, addendums, and RFPs/tenders), but also non-disclosure (NDAs), supplier, IT, marketing and finance agreements
• Assisting in the training of Sales teams regarding the contracting process and procedures
• Updating Salesforce with agreed custom terms and conditions and help ensure signed agreements are sent to Legal and filed in the contract management system
• Assisting in the Company’s global compliance activities

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the Illinois bar and in good standing.
• Relevant commercial contract experience, preferably in-house with a global company

• Solid analytical skills and high attention to details; willingness to ask questions
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines and clients’ expectations
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work with colleagues internally at all levels within the Company
• Awareness of and commitment to confidential nature of the Legal team’s work and responsibilities

 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Work with people who are passionate about technology, constantly developing new products and solutions for our customers, driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• A progressive work environment with high trust and a non-hierarchical culture
• Hybrid work arrangements with flexibility.  No relocation assistance provided
• Great personal growth and development opportunities
• Annual leave starting from 22 days per year
• Additional day off during your birthday month
• 10 Public Holidays per year
• Company Bonus scheme to reward your contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD
• 401k with company match
• Health, dental & vision insurance; FSA, HSA

 

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for a bonus in line with the current bonus plan.

 

OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all applicants are considered for employment without discrimination. 

Salary

• $85,000 - $110,000