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Legal Counsel - Temp

IFS · Itasca, Illinois, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026

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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 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

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: 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

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 hav…

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