Job Description

Who We Are

For over 20 years, SPINS has been a leader in recognizing the transformative power of data in retail. We offer our clients cutting-edge tools to attract attention from a fast-growing segment within the Health & Wellness industry, the values-based consumer. Nearly half of shoppers prioritize products that emphasize wellness, social responsibility, and sustainable practices. SPINS retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting services give our clients a competitive advantage to increase their share of this growing market. Our data is the most comprehensive and accurate in the industry, allowing clients to power AI models and machine learning algorithms that help them better understand and meet their customers' needs. At SPINS, behind all of our impressive data is our real differentiator, our people. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, flexible, and communicative culture that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Corporate Counsel

SPINS is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our collaborative and high-performing legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney who values practical experience, strong mentorship, and meaningful work across a wide range of legal areas. Our legal department supports every facet of the business, from commercial contracts to privacy, intellectual property, employment, M&A, and more.

This is a hands-on, growth-focused role on a small but impactful legal team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across departments, helping to shape deals, reduce legal risk, and support SPINS’ long-term strategy.

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Experience: 1–3 years of legal experience

What You’ll Do

As Corporate Counsel, you’ll serve as a strategic advisor to business partners, offering practical, clear, and actionable legal guidance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including data licensing, SaaS, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Supporting the SPINS sales and retailer recruiting teams on deal structuring and execution.
• Managing the lifecycle of contracts and ensuring consistent compliance with internal policies.
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks while supporting business objectives.
• Staying current on applicable legal and regulatory developments and communicating them to stakeholders.
• Providing guidance on corporate governance and legal entity management.
• Assisting with intellectual property matters, policy development, and employment-related issues.
• Participating in strategic initiatives such as M&A, data privacy, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Leading or supporting special projects as assigned by the General Counsel.

What You’ll Bring

We value strong writing and interpersonal skills, the ability to set priorities and adapt to change, and a readiness to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be an effective advocate with excellent communication skills, good judgment, and a practical approach to solving legal issues.

You should also bring:

• A J.D. and an active license to practice law in Illinois.
• 1–3 years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience with commercial, corporate, and/or compliance matters.
• The ability to work autonomously, issue spot, and provide incisive, business-focused counsel.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A collaborative, respectful approach and a desire to build positive working relationships across teams.
• A willingness to grow your expertise across a wide range of legal areas and business functions.

Why SPINS?

At SPINS, we foster a culture of teamwork, integrity, and mutual respect. We support each other professionally and personally, creating an environment that is both energetic and collaborative. Attorneys at SPINS are exposed to a wide variety of substantive legal work, benefit from direct interaction with business stakeholders, and enjoy a reasonable workload that supports both professional development and personal well-being.

We place a high value on in-person relationships and believe being in the office strengthens communication, builds rapport, and accelerates learning, particularly for early-career professionals.

If you're ready for a dynamic learning experience, want to work on high-impact projects, and thrive in a team where you can grow, contribute, and be supported, we encourage you to apply.

Hiring Range: $110k/yr - $140k/yr + Bonus Eligible

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

#LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid

What SPINS Offers

We have enjoyed tremendous growth over the years and, as a leader in a fast-growing industry, we have no plans to slow down! While all that growth brings excitement, it is also an opportunity for SPINS to show it values the health and wellness of its team members.

• We embrace hybrid work options so that you have the flexibility to create a work/life balance that actually works!
• Each employee is allotted paid time to use to volunteer with an organization of their choice and charitable donations are matched.
• Semi-annual company-wide employee survey that is used to shape company programs, perks, and culture.

The SPINS Way

• Direct – We communicate with clarity, honesty and respect in all situations and embrace opportunities to provide solution-oriented feedback.
• Determined – We are committed to overcoming all obstacles to achieve results. We adapt to change, seek opportunities to learn and rapidly translate that learning into action.
• Passionate – We go above and beyond to help our partners achieve their goals. We challenge assumptions and are comfortable forging new paths.
• Collaborative – We leave our egos at the door, believing that working together we will produce an outcome that’s greater than each individual contribution.

For details about the information SPINS’s collects about our applicants and how we use it, please see the SPINS Privacy Policy here.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs