Corporate Counsel

The Company:

Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations strategy design and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities generate brand enthusiasm and educate consumers. Its been over 75 years since we opened our doors but were still not resting on our reputation or accolades. Were wondering what if... anticipating whats next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands.

Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number more than a job title more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers doers and makersand were searching for more of the same to join the ranks.

The Purpose:

The Czarnowski Collective is growing and we are seeking a Corporate Counsel to support our expanding business! In this role you will have a primary focus on commercial contracts. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders including members of our legal procurement operations and sales teams to draft review and negotiate agreements while balancing business objectives and addition you will play a key role in enabling the business to move quickly and confidently as we expand our relationships with a wide range of customers and vendors.

The Job:

• Review redline and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements includingclient services agreementsrestrictive covenant and confidentiality agreements vendorand subcontractoragreementsvenue agreementsandemploymentagreements
• Support the Legal Teamin managing day-to-day contract workflow and turnaround
• Partner with Sales and Account teams to provide practical business-oriented guidance on contract terms and risk
• Identify and flag legal and contractual risks and propose solutions that align with business objectives
• Gain familiarity with internal and external insurance standards and assist in identifying formulating and addressing coverage obligations
• Apply and help maintain standard contract templates playbooks and fallback positions to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Assist with contract-related disputes and issues as they arise
• Help further develop and maintain a contract repository for managingcontractual renewals and deadlines
• Assist with drafting responses to and maintaining compliance with client and other third party onboarding surveys and assessments
• Escalate complex or non-standard matters to the Assistant General Counsel orCLOas appropriate

The Person:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 25 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on commercial contract review and negotiation
• Comfortable managing a high volume of contracts with varying complexity and tight turnaround times
• Experience in construction fabrication experiential marketing events or related fields is a plus
• Practical detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear and concise communicator who can translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders

Illinois Salary and Benefit Statement:

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Illinois if selected for the role. Any salary offered is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data/ranges applicants skills and prior relevant experience.

Illiniois Salary Range: $120000-$140000

This position is eligible for health care benefits life insurance time off benefits and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan.

What we offer:

• Medical Dental and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date
• 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment

Collective Culture Core Values:

We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people and in return for their contributions our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture:

• We celebrate creativity curiosity innovation and imagination.
• We are humble and respectful.
• We act with honesty and integrity.
• We empower and trust one another.
• We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We champion initiatives that bolster diversity equity and inclusion.
• We prioritize safe ethical and sustainable business practices.
• We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities instead of influence.
• We always deliver.
• We dont take ourselves too seriously.

Through several existing and future initiatives Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality and more effectively champion diversity equity and inclusion across our network.

EEO Statement

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We dont just accept difference we honor nurture and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We dont discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex/gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.