Job Description
Job Description
Who we Are
Oncourse Home Solutions (OHS) is a people-centric, $500M organization that is owned by private equity firm, Apax Partners operating under the brands American Water Resources, Pivotal Home Solutions and American Home Solutions. We do what is right for our people so they can do their best when serving our 1.8+ million customers across the U.S. Our mission is to create lasting value for our customers and our partners by helping homeowners navigate the unexpected, reduce costs, and make homeownership enjoyable for all. Our vision is to make our products and services accessible to our customers and our partners by becoming the most trusted and reliable home solutions organization in the market. We are committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity in all forms, where our employees, customers and partners feel valued, respected, and supported.
As a US-based warranty provider, we provide expertise in safety and homecare to our customers. Our integrated solutions meet customer needs both inside and outside the home. Inside the home we protect critical aspects of home function such as plumbing, heating and cooling, appliances, power surges, hot water heater, and interior electrical. Outside the home we provide protection for critical lines (water, gas, wells, sewers, electric and septic). We primarily go to market B2B2C, partnering mostly with water/gas/electric utilities and municipalities to offer our product leveraging their brand for marketing and often adding our subscription fee to the water/gas/electric bill itself. When our customers need help with home maintenance, repair, or coverage, OHS is there. This is what it means to be an ‘Oncourse SUPER’—Successful, United, Progressive, Empathetic, Reliable. SUPERs get it done. We sweat homeownership so our customers and partners don’t have to.
As an equal opportunity employer, our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Oncourse Home Solutions is committed to recruiting and retaining talented applicants and to providing all employees with a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.
This position is based in our office in Naperville IL. Our office environment is a key driver of our company culture and employee experience, so a regular in-office hybrid model (generally T-TH in office and M & F remote) is required.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President, Senior Counsel, the Senior Commercial Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements. This role ensures legal compliance, mitigates risk, and supports strategic business initiatives through expert legal counsel. This role is critical to the success of the business in ensuring efficient and strategic review of commercial contracts.
Oncourse is a service provider who cares deeply about the nearly 2 million of households across the country who have enrolled in our protection plans. The Legal Department at Oncourse Home Solutions is dynamic, rising to meet the evolving demands of internal clients on issues that impact our growing, national customer base. You will advise executives and decision makers who are driven by a desire to protect customers, even when homeownership poses stressful challenges .
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with all business departments on strategic review and drafting of commercial agreements
- Draft, review, negotiate and revise a wide range of commercial agreements for the business, including IT and Marketing
- Establish and maintain scalable contracting processes and templates
- Collaborate with Legal Ops Manager on best practices for contract management system
- Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and company policies
- Support other corporate initiatives, including M&A and corporate governance as needed
- Collaborate with compliance function on contract management policies and procedures
We’re Excited If This Is You!
Experience and Qualifications of the Role:
- Minium 8 years of relevant legal experience
- 5-7 years of commercial contracting experience, preferably including (i) IT services and technology contracts, (ii) master service agreements and statements of work and (iii) digital and general marketing contracts
- Strong understanding and ability to advise on Privacy, Cyber and Data Security issues (g. data protection agreements)
- Demonstrated capability in utilizing and improving Legal Operations technologies and platforms (g. contract life cycle management tools, redlining tools, etc)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois
We offer a compelling total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits to support your total wellbeing. The base pay range for this position is $150,000 - $285,000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, education and skill set. The compensation offered may also include an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive plan or commission target.
Our benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare, life insurance, paid time off, retirement, commuter benefits, and education reimbursement. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Join our SUPER Team and Enjoy Amazing Benefits!
- Competitive Compensation: We value your hard work and are proud of our competitive pay for performance philosophy.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, plus paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Plan with 4% Company Match: Secure your future with our robust retirement plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and relax.
- Education Assistance Program: Invest in your growth and development with our support.
- FSA/HSA Options: Flexible spending and health savings accounts to manage your transportation and dependent care expenses.
- Employee Wellness: Access to EAP, health, legal, and financial resources to support your overall well-being.
- Vibrant Company Culture: Monthly Townhalls, employee recognition programs, and Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) to keep you engaged and connected.
Competencies
Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Decision Quality - Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Perspective - Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits; can easily pose future scenarios; can think globally; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future.
Problem Solving - Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks after acting; tries to understand the people and the data after making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up after acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.
Communicate Effectively - Is able to clearly and succinctly communicate verbally and in writing in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Approachability - Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.
No external recruiter or agency calls/communication will be accepted. Qualified candidates should apply online.