Legal Counsel - Temp at IFS in Itasca, IL

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

Scope of Work:

The Attorney will provide legal counsel to the acquired businesses in the areas of corporate governance, commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.

Deliverables and Services:

• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on internal governance documents, corporate resolutions, and other legal documents related to day-to-day operations and commercial transactions.

• Develops and maintains legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to support acquisition workflows

• Provides legal oversight on integration activities, including commercial terms and operational harmonization

• Negotiates with existing, new and renewing customers.

• Has a deep understanding of the technology space and is able to close deals with limited supervision.

• Drafts and reviews legal correspondence, memoranda, and opinions as needed

• Advises and collaborates with Finance, Tax and Mergers and Acquisitions team on legal matters arising from corporate transactions

• Manages and oversees due diligence documentation and closing records for acquisitions

• Oversees maintenance and accuracy of corporate record books and entity management systems

• Establishes and maintains legal filing systems and document retention protocols

• Performs other legal projects or duties as assigned, including cross-functional matters involving finance and accounting

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to independently analyze and draft complex legal documents

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent matters

• Strong prioritization skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise independent legal judgment

• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present legal analysis to senior leadership

• Ability to properly handle confidential information and records

• Willing to perform all levels of work

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)

• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm corporate practice required

• Experience with corporate governance and entity management required

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 3 or more years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, M&A, or governance

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $78,000 to $95,000 annually + bonus
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with Company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: http://www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer