Corporate Counsel

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

Reporting to the VP, Associate General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal support. This role partners closely with management, procurement, and the sales organization to negotiate contracts and other legal documents while ensuring the company’s interests are protected and aligned with business objectives. 
 
This position will support our Legal team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule generally requiring 2-3 days per week in-office or at show site, based out of Chicago, IL.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drafts and negotiates a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to, customer contracts, vendor agreements, RFP’s, letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, software licenses and independent contractor agreements. Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates all related legal documents. Manages multiple reviews at any given time.
• Advises and educates the enterprise on the process of contract reviews and sets expectations.
• Works closely with sales organization to understand business terms, applies legal principles and advises the business network.
• Functions as the liaison between the Company departments and outside counsel.
• Attends and participates in department meetings and communicates the status of their work clearly.
• Participates and leads proactive team efforts including leading business training to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Adopts Freeman values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions.
• Contributes to a positive work environment by demonstrating integrity, empathy, enthusiasm, innovation, and a learning mindset.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from accredited law school
• Membership in current good standing of a state bar
• Good standing in all state bars of membership
• 3-5 years of contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• In-house counsel experience preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated experience learning new areas of the law and industry regulations
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and research skills
• Demonstrated experience with attention to detail, written and oral communication, organization, multi-tasking, working in a team atmosphere and adhering to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially.  These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for.  There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Hiring range of $150,000 - $180,000 based upon experience. This position also qualifies for an Annual Incentive Bonus (AIP)

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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