Crystal Candley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Astute corporate/commercial attorney that provides legal counsel and support to internal business stakeholders. High business acumen and able to help drive growth while managing risk. Over seven years of experience negotiating multimillion dollar transactional agreements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Corporate Counsel
SP Plus Corporation
06.2022 - Current
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and RFPs to support business operations and functions including professional services agreements, product agreements, procurement agreements, information technology agreements, SaaS license agreements, leases, and consulting agreements
- Counsel business operations and executive leadership on potential outcomes of legal matters, contractual strategy and risk management
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for business stakeholders
- Manage litigation strategy with outside counsel
Corporate Counsel
SP Plus Corporation
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Drafted and negotiated various client agreements
- Advised senior executives through major decisions and follow-up litigations
- Updated internal contract templates
Associate Attorney
Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafted and update internal policies and procedures
- Investigated and report potential claims to insurance carriers
- Drafted and negotiate legal documents including: letters and correspondence to customers, vendor agreements, engineering services agreements, engineering, procurement and construction project agreements, joint ventures, software license agreements, privacy and security agreements, confidentiality agreements, and intellectual property agreements
- Assisted executive level business stakeholders in risk management post contract execution
- Assisted general counsel in case research and international choice of law issues
Attorney, Contract Specialist
Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Negotiated and maintain commercial contracts including: vendor agreements, engineering services agreements, engineering, procurement and construction project agreements, joint ventures, software license agreements, privacy and security agreements, confidentiality agreements, and intellectual property agreements.
- Advised business leads on dispute resolution issues.
- Advised company owners on compliance with federal, state, & local laws rules, regulation, and ordinances.
Attorney, Supervisor of Contract Negotiations
CDW
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Supervised a team of four attorneys and six non-attorneys through the negotiation process of service contract agreements.
- Provided guidance on key negotiation strategies.
- Strategized to meet department goals during weekly leadership meetings.
- Analyzed legal and business risk in customer facing and vendor agreements, presenting potential risks to internal stakeholders, suggesting solutions to address problematic terms and conditions, and incorporating feedback into negotiations.
Attorney, Contract Negotiator
CDW Government
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Drafted and negotiated over three billion dollars worth of technology contracts annually including: information technology products agreements, information technology services agreements, various pricing commitments with vendors, privacy agreements with both domestic and international components, business associate agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Researched and stay current upon federal, state & local, and international privacy laws.
- Counseled business stakeholders on compliance with relevant federal and state and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Education
J.D. - Business Law Certificate
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2010
Skills
- Drafting Complex Legal Documents
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal Counseling
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Technology Transactions
- Privacy Law
- Risk Management
Timeline
Director, Corporate Counsel
SP Plus Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Corporate Counsel
SP Plus Corporation
02.2022 - 06.2022
Associate Attorney
Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.
10.2021 - 02.2022
Attorney, Contract Specialist
Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.
09.2019 - 10.2021
Attorney, Supervisor of Contract Negotiations
CDW
07.2019 - 09.2019
Attorney, Contract Negotiator
CDW Government
02.2016 - 07.2019
J.D. - Business Law Certificate
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of English
University of Illinois At Chicago
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