Corporate Counsel

Summary

NinjaHoldings is seeking an entry-level Corporate Counsel to manage third-party vendor agreements, collaborate with other departments, and maintain a contract repository. The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, licensure in Illinois or another state, 0-2 years' related experience, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and strong writing skills.

Requirements

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or another state, or recent law graduate eligible to take the Bar
• 0-2 years’ related in-house experience (or corporate law experience in private practice)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and cloud-based software generally
• Resilient with a sense of humor; self-motivated and intellectually curious
• Logical thinker and attentive to detail; strong writing and grammar skills; keen sense of personal responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend consequences of various situations, anticipating potential risk, and knows when to ask for help/support
• Professional and effective communication style both internally and when corresponding with third-parties (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate third-party vendor agreements across all business lines
• Collaborate with relationship owners on matters that may arise after the ink dries
• Close collaboration with Compliance Department on initial and ongoing vendor due diligence, risk assessments, etc
• Maintain and update company contract templates as needed
• Create and manage a contracting framework for our EDGE™ business line
• Ensure contracts repository remains up to date and complete

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong desire to improve processes and maximize efficiency
• Familiarity and personal interest in corporate transactional work and in-house practice, and/or the consumer financial services/fintech space
• Personal interest in continued professional learning in areas related to this role (e.g., CLE, emerging industry trends)
• Comfortable developing and delivering presentations to small and large audiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity
• Casual dress policy
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Dynamic start-up culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
• Equal opportunity employer