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Lead Corporate Counsel- Technology Contracting

Baker Tilly

USA IL Chicago 800 W Fulton; USA TX Houston 500 Dallas St; USA WI Milwaukee; USA FL Tampa 100 South Ashley Dr · Posted November 9, 2026

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Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Responsible for pushing forward technology and AI contracting for the organization

Draft, negotiate, and review of technology transactions, contracts and agreements; providing counsel regarding interpretation of active contracts, and handling contractual dispute resolution. Significant involvement in contractual matters throughout entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination, for agreements pertaining to diverse subjects

Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven environment

Work with the legal and risk management department and business leadership to assist/lead on a variety of projects related to process improvements, risk mitigation and legal policy development

Collaborate with external vendors and legal counsel as necessary

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate degree required

At least 5 years of experience in a law firm (preferably Am Law 100 firm) or as an in-house attorney managing tech contracting

Ability to work effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment

Experience with AI laws, information privacy laws, HIPPA, PHI, BAA, and related agreements and information privacy laws preferred

Understanding of complexities of AI contracting, including data ownership, IP issues, training concerns, and other items unique to the expanded use of AI

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required

Project Management experience preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team required

Travel up to 10%

The pay rate range for this job position is $160,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

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