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Full Time Remote In House Counsel Jobs in Chicago, IL

Ambry Genetics

Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$15K - $200K/yr

Looking to transition to or expand in an in-house role at one of the most innovative companies in ... Love counseling a business but want to know your work has meaning? Genomic sequencing and other ...

Ambry Genetics

Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$15K - $200K/yr

Looking to transition to or expand in an in-house role at one of the most innovative companies in ... Love counseling a business but want to know your work has meaning? Genomic sequencing and other ...

Tempus

Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$15K - $200K/yr

Looking to transition to or expand in an in-house role at one of the most innovative companies in ... Love counseling a business but want to know your work has meaning? Genomic sequencing and other ...

Tempus

Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$15K - $200K/yr

Looking to transition to or expand in an in-house role at one of the most innovative companies in ... Love counseling a business but want to know your work has meaning? Genomic sequencing and other ...

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How much do full time remote in house counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time remote in house counsel in Chicago, IL is $148,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,100.00 and $177,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Remote In House Counsel vs Corporate Lawyer?

AspectFull Time Remote In House CounselCorporate Lawyer
Work EnvironmentIn-house legal team, remote or office-basedLaw firm or corporate legal department, often office-based
CredentialsJD degree, bar admission, legal experienceJD degree, bar admission, legal experience
Industry UsageCorporations across various sectorsLaw firms, corporate legal departments
Work FocusLegal advice for company operations, contracts, complianceLegal representation, contract drafting, litigation

Full Time Remote In House Counsel typically works directly for a single company, providing legal support remotely, while Corporate Lawyers often work in law firms or corporate legal teams, focusing on broader legal services. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and scope of work.

What are the most commonly searched types of Remote In House Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL?

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Full Time Remote In House Counsel jobs near you
Infographic showing various Full Time Remote In House Counsel job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 55% In-person, and 45% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,360 per year, or $71.3 per hour.

Vegetable Seeds Legal Counsel - NAJAK (NA Japan Australia and Korea) Region

Syngenta Group

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Company Description
**Hybrid in NC or IL**
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world's largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought, and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water, and fewer inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.
The Vegetable Seeds Legal Counsel will:
  • Advise NAJAK Vegetable Seeds team ("Business") on, lead and co-ordinate transactional legal matters in order to mitigate risks and increase the profitability of the Syngenta group.
  • Deal with the legal conduct of certain strategic or corporate projects or issues relating to the Business.
  • Represent Global Headquarters in relation to the implementation of corporate training programs on competition law compliance and other legal issues in the concerned BU and/or Region.
  • Support the delivery of the strategic objectives of Syngenta and of the concerned BU.
  • Ensure that all activities of the NAJAK Vegetable Seeds are undertaken in accordance with the legal standards prescribed by the Syngenta Code of Conduct.

Job Description
  • Be a business partner for the NAJAK Region of Vegetable Seeds BU, assisting on transactional matters for the BU commercial operations in a resource-efficient manner by providing a high-quality, proactive, objective, and commercially-oriented legal services and advice, in respect to a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to distribution and collaboration agreements, quality claims and litigations, and IP-related matters.
  • Liaise with other functional departments within Syngenta and, where necessary, act as the point of coordination to ensure the proper implementation of Syngenta business proposals and projects.
  • Assess proposed commercial relationships in order to ensure that their implications are fully understood, to structure and to draft/negotiate and finalize definitive agreements to ensure these relationships are properly defined and recorded.
  • Advise on the creation, operation, amendments to, and termination of such relationships.
  • Ensure, in respect of assigned work projects and areas of responsibility, that the activities of the NAJAK Region of the Vegetable Seeds BU are conducted in compliance with Syngenta Group policies and applicable laws.
  • Provide comprehensive training to NAJAK Vegetable Seeds personnel on competition law and/or other legal aspects of strategic importance.
  • Develop and continuously improve knowledge and expertise in key areas of law central to achieving Syngenta's objectives and strategy.
  • Key interactions/relationships with other positions: at all levels of seniority within Syngenta; internal and external lawyers; and business and legal personnel employed by major competitors, customers, and suppliers.

Corporate accountabilities, in addition to NAJAK Vegetable Seeds support:
  • Lead US lawyer supporting US real estate matters.
  • Serve as US Data Privacy Officer, responsible for advising on changes in US data privacy laws and ensuring overall compliance.

Qualifications
  • A law degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction in the US.
  • At least 5+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
  • Exposure in a commercial environment to commercial, intellectual property, data privacy, product liability, and real estate.
  • Ability to think creatively, function independently, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information
What We Offer:
  • A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
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