Join Our Team as a Commercial/Tech Transactions Attorney at Axiom

Location: Lincolnshire, IL (Fully On-Site)

We are seeking a Technology Transactions Counsel to support the technology, research, and development operations of a global consumer electronics company and its North American innovation and R&D teams. This role will primarily support innovation initiatives, including start-up accelerator, investment, strategic partnership, and emerging business programs.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS agreements, non-disclosure agreements, proof-of-concept agreements, MOUs, and vendor agreements.
• Provide legal support for innovation ecosystem initiatives, strategic partnerships, investment activities, industry collaborations, and accelerator programs.
• Advise business stakeholders on intellectual property rights, risk mitigation, and commercial legal matters related to emerging technologies and new business initiatives.
• Support technology-related transactions and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, business, R&D, and operational teams in a matrixed global organization.
• Provide general corporate and commercial legal support related to innovation and business development activities.

Qualifications:

• 5–9 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in-house experience.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial technology agreements.
• Experience negotiating intellectual property rights and advising on IP-related commercial matters.
• Strong ability to work across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to creatively support commercial goals while minimizing legal risk.
• JD degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting technology companies, innovation centers, venture investments, accelerator programs, or emerging business initiatives.
• Experience supporting R&D or product development teams is a plus.

Compensation:

The compensation range for this role is $125,000–$175,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and other business considerations. Employees may also be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; professional development opportunities; and other employee benefits consistent with Axiom policies and applicable law.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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