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Vistex is a global enterprise software and services company that helps businesses take control of their mission-critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs. The world’s leading enterprises across a spectrum of industries rely on Vistex every day to propel their businesses.
The Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary will serve as a key legal advisor to the business, supporting commercial operations while expanding leadership across employment matters, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. This role will continue to own and optimize the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, while partnering cross-functionally to support scalable, compliant growth across global operations.
Responsibilities:
Commercial Contracts & Negotiations
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including professional services, software licensing, non-disclosure, vendor, and other strategic contracts.
- Assess contractual, legal, and business risks and advise internal stakeholders on practical solutions.
- Join and lead negotiation calls with the commercial team, balancing legal risks and business goals.
- Partner with Finance, Human Resources, IT Security, Sales, and Marketing to ensure contracts comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Contract Management & Risk Mitigation
- Continuously improve and streamline processes for contract review, approval, and risk mitigation.
- Use and enhance the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool to strengthen efficiency, consistency, reporting, and compliance.
Employment & Labor Law
- Serve as a primary contact for employment-related legal matters, working closely with HR and external employment vendors.
- Advise on Asia-Pacific employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, employee relations, performance management, and workplace policies, coordinating with outside counsel and North American and APAC HR teams.
Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy
- Advise on data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance, partnering with IT Security and other stakeholders as needed.
- Help maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards.
- Help develop and maintain internal compliance and risk management policies, procedures, and training.
AI, Technology & Emerging Risks
- Perform due diligence on AI-related matters, including legal, regulatory, and contractual considerations.
- Conduct research projects related to emerging technologies and evolving legal frameworks.
- Partner with product and development teams to draft and negotiate AI-related terms, protections, and safeguards.
Cross-Functional Leadership & General Legal Support
- Manage lawyers in the Legal departments around the globe
- Serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders across the organization.
- Manage and collaborate with outside counsel as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Legal department and broader business objectives.
The compensation for this position is $200,000 - $240,000 annually. Base pay will vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills and work experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Vistex provides highly competitive benefits including comprehensive healthcare plan, 401(k) and paid time off, including paid volunteerism days!
About us: Vistex solutions help businesses take control of mission critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. Vistex solutions are supported by AI capabilities that help turn complexity into insight and action. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs.
Experience
Required- 10 - 12 years: Experience as a Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary or similar
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
- Experience as in-house or in a law firm setting
- Experience advising on employment matters, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with CLM tools and contract operations optimization strongly preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business-focused mindset.
- Experience working with global teams and international employment issues (APAC exposure a plus).
- Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Flexible approach that includes changing priorities
- Good interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Education
Required- Doctorate or better in Law or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Vistex is a global enterprise software and services company that helps businesses take control of their mission-critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs. The world’s leading enterprises across a spectrum of industries rely on Vistex every day to propel their businesses.
The Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary will serve as a key legal advisor to the business, supporting commercial operations while expanding leadership across employment matters, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. This role will continue to own and optimize the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, while partnering cross-functionally to support scalable, compliant growth across global operations.
Responsibilities:
Commercial Contracts & Negotiations
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including professional services, software licensing, non-disclosure, vendor, and other strategic contracts.
- Assess contractual, legal, and business risks and advise internal stakeholders on practical solutions.
- Join and lead negotiation calls with the commercial team, balancing legal risks and business goals.
- Partner with Finance, Human Resources, IT Security, Sales, and Marketing to ensure contracts comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Contract Management & Risk Mitigation
- Continuously improve and streamline processes for contract review, approval, and risk mitigation.
- Use and enhance the company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool to strengthen efficiency, consistency, reporting, and compliance.
Employment & Labor Law
- Serve as a primary contact for employment-related legal matters, working closely with HR and external employment vendors.
- Advise on Asia-Pacific employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, employee relations, performance management, and workplace policies, coordinating with outside counsel and North American and APAC HR teams.
Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy
- Advise on data privacy, information security, and regulatory compliance, partnering with IT Security and other stakeholders as needed.
- Help maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards.
- Help develop and maintain internal compliance and risk management policies, procedures, and training.
AI, Technology & Emerging Risks
- Perform due diligence on AI-related matters, including legal, regulatory, and contractual considerations.
- Conduct research projects related to emerging technologies and evolving legal frameworks.
- Partner with product and development teams to draft and negotiate AI-related terms, protections, and safeguards.
Cross-Functional Leadership & General Legal Support
- Manage lawyers in the Legal departments around the globe
- Serve as a trusted legal partner to business leaders across the organization.
- Manage and collaborate with outside counsel as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Legal department and broader business objectives.
The compensation for this position is $200,000 - $240,000 annually. Base pay will vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills and work experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Vistex provides highly competitive benefits including comprehensive healthcare plan, 401(k) and paid time off, including paid volunteerism days!
About us: Vistex solutions help businesses take control of mission critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom line. Vistex solutions are supported by AI capabilities that help turn complexity into insight and action. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs.
Experience
Required- 10 - 12 years: Experience as a Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary or similar
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
- Experience as in-house or in a law firm setting
- Experience advising on employment matters, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with CLM tools and contract operations optimization strongly preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business-focused mindset.
- Experience working with global teams and international employment issues (APAC exposure a plus).
- Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Flexible approach that includes changing priorities
- Good interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Education
Required- Doctorate or better in Law or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- One to three years of experience in a relevant legal practice area
- Demonstrated ability to draft and review contracts, agreements, or legal memoranda
- Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Strong written and oral communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
Tips for Your Assistant Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Assistant counsel roles vary sharply between corporate transactional work, regulatory compliance, and litigation support. Customize your resume for each posting by leading with experience directly matching the employer's stated practice area, not a generic legal summary.
Highlight bar admission and jurisdictions clearly
Many postings filter candidates by bar admission before reviewing anything else. List every jurisdiction where you're admitted near the top of your resume, and note any pending admissions so hiring managers don't overlook you during an initial screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Research the employer's legal structure first
In-house assistant counsel roles at a publicly traded company involve SEC compliance exposure that a nonprofit or private company role won't. Knowing the employer's structure lets you speak precisely to their legal needs in your cover letter and interviews.
Prepare for a writing sample request
Most assistant counsel interviews include a writing sample review. Select a memo, brief, or contract redline that matches the employer's practice area, and be ready to walk interviewers through your analytical choices and any constraints you were working under.
Negotiate start date around bar exam cycles
If you're awaiting results from a bar exam, address it directly in negotiations rather than leaving it ambiguous. Many employers will agree on a conditional start date tied to admission, so raise this before an offer is finalized rather than after.
Assistant Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant counsels?
The companies hiring the most assistant counsels right now include Intuit, JPMorganChase, and CoreSite, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with consistent demand include financial services, healthcare systems, and large corporations with in-house legal departments.
How many assistant counsel jobs are remote?
About 73% of assistant counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other legal roles given the collaborative nature of in-house work. Compliance-focused and contract review roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while litigation support and government positions are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an assistant counsel?
You become an assistant counsel by earning a JD, passing the bar exam in your target jurisdiction, and building experience in a relevant practice area through law firm work, a judicial clerkship, or a government legal office. From there, you apply directly to in-house or government roles that match your practice area, demonstrating both legal competence and the ability to advise non-lawyer colleagues.
Can you get an assistant counsel role with little legal experience?
Yes, some assistant counsel positions are designed for early-career attorneys, particularly at government agencies, nonprofits, and companies with structured legal rotational programs. To strengthen your application with limited experience, emphasize any transactional or regulatory work from clinics, clerkships, or internships, and target employers whose practice area aligns closely with your law school coursework or writing samples.
What does the assistant counsel interview process look like?
The assistant counsel interview process typically begins with a phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by one or two substantive interviews with members of the legal team or the general counsel. You'll often be asked to discuss a past legal matter you handled, review a writing sample you've submitted, and sometimes complete a short practical exercise such as a contract redline or a legal issue memo under time constraints.
Where can I find and apply to assistant counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your practice area, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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