Corporate Counsel Jobs in Chicago, IL
Corporate Counsel jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and Fulton Market, with strong demand from financial services, healthcare, and technology employers. Covista, KONG, and GEICO are among those actively posting openings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$145,000 - $170,000
This position is eligible for a bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above.
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the salary band within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Benefits
NewCold also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a full range of competitive benefit programs, generally including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition, we offer employees 4 weeks of accrued Paid Time Off as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, and date of hire.
Position Overview
NewCold is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Legal Counsel to join its North American legal team at the
company’s regional headquarters in Chicago, IL. This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity for an attorney to
gain broad, hands-on experience across a wide range of legal disciplines within a fast-paced, high-growth, and
global organization. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Legal, North America, the Legal Counsel will serve as
a strategic legal partner to the business, supporting the development and expansion of NewCold’s state-of-the-art,
automated, temperature-controlled logistics facilities across North America.
This role will provide critical legal support for the company’s North American operations, with responsibilities
spanning commercial contracts, M&A, labor & employment, compliance, workplace safety, finance, and corporate
governance. This is a high-impact position for an attorney eager to play a central role in the continued growth of
an innovative and mission-driven organization.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Strategic Legal Partnership. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to NewCold’s North American leadership and
and disciplines.
- Labor & Employment. Partner with HR and business leaders on the full spectrum of employment matters,
and internal investigations. Modernize policies, resolve disputes efficiently, and help shape a workplace
culture that supports NewCold's rapid North American growth.
- Workplace Safety. Serve as legal lead on workplace safety matters across NewCold's automated cold
investigations, citation defense, and regulator interactions. Collaborate with QESH leadership, operations,
and outside counsel to strengthen safety programs.
- Commercial Contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial agreements that
vendor and supplier arrangements, technology and SaaS agreements, equipment leases, and services
agreements. Partner directly with business stakeholders to balance legal risk with commercial objectives,
streamline contracting processes, and build practical playbooks that scale with the business.
- Mergers & Acquisitions. Support execution of corporate M&A transactions from initial evaluation through
ancillary documents, and managing post-closing integration matters.
- Financing. Support the financing that fuels NewCold's expansion, including construction loans, term
abatements and grants. Provide day-to-day legal support to treasury, accounting, and the controller's office
on financing compliance, reporting, and related corporate matters.
#NCAJ
- Business Savvy & Pragmatism. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, solutions
- Ownership Mentality. A proactive, self-starting mindset with the confidence to take initiative, own
- Effective Communication. Clear and confident communicator, capable of translating complex legal
- Project Management & Organization. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, track
- Client-Service Orientation. Internal client-focused with a strong desire to build trust, anticipate needs, and
- Attention to Detail with Commercial Focus. Strong drafting skills with the ability to simplify, clarify, and
- 5-7 years of post-JD legal experience, ideally with a combination of in-house and law firm experience.
- Hands-on experience advising on labor and employment issues, with exposure to workplace safety and
Education/Certification
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Illinois.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$145,000 - $170,000
This position is eligible for a bonus in addition to the base pay range listed above.
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the salary band within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Benefits
NewCold also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a full range of competitive benefit programs, generally including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition, we offer employees 4 weeks of accrued Paid Time Off as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, and date of hire.
Position Overview
NewCold is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Legal Counsel to join its North American legal team at the
company’s regional headquarters in Chicago, IL. This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity for an attorney to
gain broad, hands-on experience across a wide range of legal disciplines within a fast-paced, high-growth, and
global organization. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Legal, North America, the Legal Counsel will serve as
a strategic legal partner to the business, supporting the development and expansion of NewCold’s state-of-the-art,
automated, temperature-controlled logistics facilities across North America.
This role will provide critical legal support for the company’s North American operations, with responsibilities
spanning commercial contracts, M&A, labor & employment, compliance, workplace safety, finance, and corporate
governance. This is a high-impact position for an attorney eager to play a central role in the continued growth of
an innovative and mission-driven organization.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Strategic Legal Partnership. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to NewCold’s North American leadership and
and disciplines.
- Labor & Employment. Partner with HR and business leaders on the full spectrum of employment matters,
and internal investigations. Modernize policies, resolve disputes efficiently, and help shape a workplace
culture that supports NewCold's rapid North American growth.
- Workplace Safety. Serve as legal lead on workplace safety matters across NewCold's automated cold
investigations, citation defense, and regulator interactions. Collaborate with QESH leadership, operations,
and outside counsel to strengthen safety programs.
- Commercial Contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial agreements that
vendor and supplier arrangements, technology and SaaS agreements, equipment leases, and services
agreements. Partner directly with business stakeholders to balance legal risk with commercial objectives,
streamline contracting processes, and build practical playbooks that scale with the business.
- Mergers & Acquisitions. Support execution of corporate M&A transactions from initial evaluation through
ancillary documents, and managing post-closing integration matters.
- Financing. Support the financing that fuels NewCold's expansion, including construction loans, term
abatements and grants. Provide day-to-day legal support to treasury, accounting, and the controller's office
on financing compliance, reporting, and related corporate matters.
#NCAJ
- Business Savvy & Pragmatism. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, solutions
- Ownership Mentality. A proactive, self-starting mindset with the confidence to take initiative, own
- Effective Communication. Clear and confident communicator, capable of translating complex legal
- Project Management & Organization. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, track
- Client-Service Orientation. Internal client-focused with a strong desire to build trust, anticipate needs, and
- Attention to Detail with Commercial Focus. Strong drafting skills with the ability to simplify, clarify, and
- 5-7 years of post-JD legal experience, ideally with a combination of in-house and law firm experience.
- Hands-on experience advising on labor and employment issues, with exposure to workplace safety and
Education/Certification
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Illinois.
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Corporate Counsel Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a corporate counsel job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the Loop and Fulton Market, where Chicago's largest financial institutions, insurance carriers, and technology companies concentrate their legal teams. Candidates with M&A, regulatory, or commercial contracting experience stand out in this market. Building relationships through the Chicago Bar Association and targeting in-house legal departments at midsize companies in River North can also open doors faster than applying cold.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in Chicago?
Chicago corporate counsel roles are posted by Covista, KONG, and GEICO and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's mix of global financial firms, major insurance companies, and fast-growing technology employers in Fulton Market means in-house legal teams here cover a wide range of commercial and regulatory work.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though corporate counsel roles are moderately remote-friendly since much of the work involves internal meetings, contract negotiations, and close collaboration with business units. About 80% of corporate counsel openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules most common at technology and insurance employers in the Loop and Fulton Market.
How can I get a corporate counsel job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through a junior legal or contracts administrator role at a large corporation headquartered downtown, where in-house teams regularly promote from within. Midsize companies in River North and the West Loop often hire recent law school graduates for associate general counsel or legal operations roles. Clerking for a Chicago federal or state court judge also signals strong appeal to corporate legal departments here.
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