The position
We are hiring a skilled startup general counsel to support a communications company by bringing order and structure to the client’s legal department, which, as a result of an acquisition, has recently expanded to support operations globally.
More specifically, this person will handle general commercial transactions, real estate matters, litigation issues, employment issues, post-acquisition implementation matters, and some legal hiring responsibilities.
This is a 35-40 hour per week role with an initial estimated duration of 3-6 months.
Candidates must be able to work in the client’s offices, which are located in Chicago's River North area.
The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $110 and $130.
This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.
Is this you?
Do you have experience serving as GC for a rapidly growing start-up? Do you have telecommunications industry experience? Are you able to work in Chicago’s River North area?
If so, and if you are licensed, in good standing, in at least one U.
S.
jurisdiction, please submit your resume.
We’d love to chat.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About Paragon
Paragon Legal was founded in 2006, when Mae O’Malley set out to find a way for talented attorneys to practice law on their own terms while helping corporate legal teams structure their departments to best meet their companies’ needs.
Our innovative approach enables attorneys to craft career paths that suit their lifestyles while simultaneously offering our corporate clients, which include the nation’s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, and consumer products companies, a new way to structure their legal teams.
At Paragon, we put people first, take pride in operating with integrity, and aspire for excellence in everything we do.
Our unique attorney-led attorney development team will support you through and beyond your initial project.
Full time employees are eligible for Paragon’s medical, dental, and vision insurance (with an employer contribution of $775/month), long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage, medical FSA participation, 401(k) participation with up to $1000 matched (annually) for eligible employees, unlimited CLEs through PLI, Employee Assistance Plan, paid vacation, and paid sick time (where required by state law).
Discretionary bonuses may be paid, based on employee performance, tenure, and other considerations permitted by law.
Our commitments
Equal Opportunity Employer: Paragon Legal Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Paragon Legal makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
San Francisco Fair Chance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and do not conduct background screens prior to an offer of employment.
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