Legal Counsel

Natus Sensory Inc.
United States, Illinois, Schaumburg
50 Commerce Drive (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2026
FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS, Natus has been committed to serving the varying needs of clinicians, delivering the highest-quality solutions to raise the standard of care for patients everywhere. Our comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic sensory solutions are designed to simplify workflows for sensory specialists, ensuring care teams have the right instrumentation to give patients the right support - and greater peace of mind. Job Title: Legal Operations & Corporate Governance Specialist Location: Remote Type: Part-Time (30 Hours/Week) Compensation: $40-50/hour About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Operations & Corporate Governance Specialist to serve as a foundational member of our legal team. This is a unique, part-time opportunity (7 hours per day) for a professional who thrives on creating order, managing global entity compliance, and optimizing legal technology. The ideal candidate is a JD or LLM graduate with a passion for Legal Ops-someone who enjoys building SharePoint resources and standardizing contract templates just as much as managing corporate record books. Key Responsibilities 1. Global Corporate Governance & Entity Management Maintain and update corporate records for existing and newly acquired legal entities (Articles, Bylaws, Board Resolutions). Track annual filing requirements and deadlines across multiple international jurisdictions (Europe, China, Australia). Coordinate with outside counsel for Director/Officer changes, including managing notarization and international apostille requirements. Support M&A and internal reorganization activities, including conducting corporate due diligence to ensure all corporate documents are in place following the 2025 Separation and incorporating newly acquired entities into the corporate record; participate in discussions regarding entity closures and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure proper dissolution; 2. Legal Operations & Knowledge Management Build & Optimize: Develop and organize a comprehensive Legal SharePoint site to centralize D&O info, policies, and resources. Tech Implementation: Lead the exploration and implementation of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool. Process Improvement: Standardize legal templates (NDAs, Distributor Agreements) to ensure global consistency. Vendor Management: Coordinate with outside counsels and track legal spend/invoicing within AP systems; coordinate between outside counsels who manage the company's IP portfolio (patents & trademarks) and internal engineering and product teams. Special Projects: Assist with special projects as assigned, including coordinating insurance certificate requests, supporting wage garnishment order processing, and other ad hoc legal matters as needs arise. 3. Commercial Contract Review Draft and review commercial contracts based on company templates. Handle revisions to NDAs and standard Terms & Conditions. Reporting Structure This position reports directly to the General Counsel and operates as a key liaison across multiple functional areas. The role requires close collaboration with outside counsels, consultants, and accountants in foreign jurisdictions for corporate governance and entity management matters. Additionally, the position involves regular interaction with internal business stakeholders across various departments to support commercial contract needs and ensure alignment with company policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: JD or LLM degree preferred. Experience: Previous experience in a corporate legal department with a focus on corporate secretarial work or legal operations. International Scope: Familiarity with jurisdictional requirements in Europe, China, and/or Australia (including apostille processes). Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and legal tech tools. Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Pay Transparency Details: The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Natus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range. Why Join Us? Competitive Compensation: Fixed $50/hour rate. Work-Life Balance: A consistent 6-hour workday (30 hours/week), offering a professional legal career without "Big Law" hours. Impact: Join a two-person legal team where you'll partner directly with the General Counsel to handle all legal affairs for a global company-offering unparalleled exposure to corporate governance, M&A, commercial contracts, and legal operations, plus the autonomy to build our legal infrastructure from the ground up. Join Natus Sensory today. Confidence in every Sense. Natus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Natus also prohibits harassment of applicants based on any of these protected categories. It is also Natus' policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.