Corporate Counsel - Chicago - SkyBox Capital

Description

Overview

Corporate Counsel — Family Office / Private Equity

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 3-4 days in office per week)

Company: Skybox Capital LLC

About Skybox Capital

Skybox Capital is a family office and private equity firm investing across the capital structure, with a focus on middle-market private equity and incubating new businesses. Our investments span multiple industries — including technology, e-commerce, real estate, and entertainment — with portfolio companies such as GoTickets, Leads IQ, and Magnolia Capital, among others. We also manage a growing network of global operations across North America, Israel, and Asia. At Skybox, we believe in modern, technology-driven decision making. We operate lean, leverage AI across functions, and empower our team to move quickly and think strategically.

The Opportunity

We\'re seeking a Corporate Counsel to support our legal function across the Skybox family of companies. Reporting to our Director of Operations, you\'ll handle day-to-day legal matters while gaining exposure to private equity transactions, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and complex corporate structures. This is a hands-on role ideal for an attorney who wants to combine traditional legal skills with cutting-edge technology. You\'ll use AI tools and legal software to draft contracts, conduct research, and analyze issues efficiently — ensuring outside counsel is engaged only when truly necessary. You\'ll work across a diverse portfolio of operating companies and investments, supporting corporate governance, compliance, commercial transactions, and employment matters in the U.S. and internationally.

What You\'ll Do

Contract & Commercial Work

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across all portfolio companies
• Prepare and manage vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and licensing deals
• Develop contract templates and playbooks to streamline negotiations
• Support business teams in structuring deals that balance risk and commercial objectives

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Maintain corporate records and ensure proper governance for multiple entities
• Support entity formation, dissolution, and restructuring projects
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international regulatory requirements
• Assist with compliance for GoTickets across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on impact to portfolio companies

Employment & HR Legal Support

• Partner with HR on employment agreements, offer letters, and separation agreements
• Advise on employment law compliance, including classification, wage and hour, and leave policies
• Support international employment matters for offices in Israel, Canada, India, and the Philippines
• Assist with HR policies and handbook updates

AI-Driven Legal Practice

• Use AI tools (e.g., Harvey, CoCounsel, Spellbook, Casetext) to conduct legal research and draft documents
• Leverage technology to review contracts, identify risks, and prepare analysis before escalating to outside counsel
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline legal workflows

Transaction & Investment Support

• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and divestitures
• Review and analyze transaction documents and investment agreements
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex transactions
• Support real estate and asset management legal matters at Magnolia Capital

Risk Management & Regulatory Communication

• Advise leadership on data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance matters
• Review and assess international supplier and manufacturing agreements in China, Vietnam, and other jurisdictions
• Help develop and implement policies to mitigate legal and compliance risks
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and government bodies as needed on compliance and licensing matters

Who You Are

Required

• J.D. and active bar membership (U.S.)
• 3–6 years of legal experience, ideally including in-house or law firm experience with corporate, commercial, or transactional work
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with corporate governance and compliance fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Must be able to work in our Chicago office 3-4 days per week minimum

Ideal

• Experience with private equity, family offices, venture capital, or multi-entity organizations
• Exposure to international legal matters and multi-jurisdictional compliance
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in legal workflows
• Background in employment law or data privacy
• Experience managing or coordinating with outside counsel

Personal Attributes

• Tech-savvy and eager to leverage AI to work more efficiently
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Business-minded attorney who balances legal risk with commercial objectives
• Strong problem solver with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Collaborative team player comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Curious and constantly seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes
• Professional communicator comfortable representing the company in external discussions

Why Join Skybox

• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to private equity, portfolio company operations, and cross-border transactions that few attorneys see early in their careers.
• AI-Forward Practice: Use cutting-edge legal technology to modernize how you research, draft, and analyze — building skills that will define the future of legal work.
• Direct Impact: Work closely with leadership and business teams, seeing how your legal guidance shapes real business decisions.
• Global Scope: Support operations across multiple countries and industries, expanding your understanding of international business and compliance.
• Growth Opportunity: As the firm scales, you\'ll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and develop into a senior legal leader.
• Modern Culture: Join a lean, innovative team that values efficiency, strategic thinking, and leveraging technology to work smarter.