We are looking for an experienced legal specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Chicago, Illinois with a wide range of commercial and corporate matters. This Long-term Contract position calls for a pragmatic attorney who can work independently, provide timely guidance, and communicate clearly with business partners across the company. The role will focus primarily on contract drafting and negotiation while also handling employment-related counseling, dispute matters, and broader legal risk considerations.

Responsibilities:
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of business agreements, including customer supply contracts, vendor arrangements, and confidentiality documents.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide practical legal advice that balances business objectives with risk management considerations.
• Support human resources matters by advising on employment-related issues and helping reduce organizational exposure.
• Manage commercial disputes and assist with litigation-related activities, including coordinating strategy and reviewing relevant documentation.
• Lead contract redlining and negotiation efforts to help move agreements to execution efficiently and effectively.
• Identify legal and compliance concerns across day-to-day operations and recommend solutions that are clear, actionable, and business-minded.
• Handle a diverse portfolio of legal work with limited oversight while maintaining responsiveness and sound judgment.
• Contribute legal support across commercial, employment, and dispute-related matters in alignment with company priorities.• Demonstrated experience handling a broad mix of legal matters, with strong depth in commercial contracting. • Prior in-house legal experience supporting business teams in a fast-paced environment. • Proven ability to work independently and manage legal issues with minimal direction. • Strong background in drafting, negotiating, and redlining commercial agreements. • Experience addressing litigation, dispute, or claims-related matters in a corporate setting. • Working knowledge of employment law issues and legal risk mitigation practices for HR-related matters. • Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to deliver practical solutions quickly. • Experience in the food or beverage sector is helpful, but not required.
The pay range for this position is $70 to $75/hr. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.   Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.