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Robert Half Attorney/Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois
Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Attorney/Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois. As an Attorney/Lawyer, you'll be expected to perform a variety of tasks related to employment and compensation agreements within the legal department. You'll also be responsible for providing advice regarding contract, compensation, and regulatory matters, and will serve as a liaison between various departments.
Responsibilities:
• Create, revise, and manage employment agreements and compensation plans, specifically for sales-related employees.
• Provide guidance on contract, compensation, and regulatory matters.
• Create and manage templates for compensation plans.
• Serve as a bridge between the legal department and business operations, finance, human resources, compliance, and licensing departments.
• Oversee key projects to address legal and compliance needs.
• Assist in managing additional work in the legal department as required.
• Use Adobe Acrobat to draft contracts and agreements.
• Utilize your drafting skills to create comprehensive documents.
• Prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and learn the business operations.
• Use your analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues. Requirements • Applicant must hold a valid license to practice law in the jurisdiction of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Acrobat is required.
• Strong drafting skills are essential for this role.
• Prior experience in drafting contracts and agreements is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Applicant should have sound negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Familiarity with current legal trends and regulations is required.
• Must maintain client confidentiality at all times.
• Good organizational and time management skills are necessary.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work is required.
• A high degree of professional ethics and integrity is expected.
• Must have the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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