Enova
Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid)
$122K–$165K
Chicago, IL +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
175 W. Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60604 - Experience
- 5+ years of relevant transactional experience.
- Education
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship.
About the job
Advise Enova’s global business on transactional legal matters, lead commercial contract work, and modernize contract management through AI and automation.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, financial services, technology, and other business contracts; advise partners on contract terms, disputes, and legal risks.
- Own and modernize the contract lifecycle management program, championing AI tools and automated workflows.
- Support vendor diligence and relationship management, coordinate with regulatory counsel and compliance, and manage outside counsel on corporate and transactional matters.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 5+ years of relevant transactional experience at a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Strong contract and legal analysis, organization, attention to detail, and ability to provide practical business-ready recommendations.
- AI fluency, including enthusiasm for and comfort with AI-powered tools to enhance legal work and operational efficiency.
Nice to have
- Experience in financial services, banking, or other related regulated industries.
- In-house experience working directly with business partners.
Pay
$122,000 to $165,000 (USD, annual base salary)
Tools
AI-powered tools, automated research, document analysis, contract lifecycle management (CLM)
AI focus
Champion integration of AI tools and automated workflows into the contract lifecycle management program; use AI-powered tools such as automated research and document analysis to improve legal work and operational efficiency.
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