Kyle Badgley

ad0zgn@r.postjobfree.com • 765-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-badgley • Chicago, IL 60654

Corporate Attorney

Performance-driven and accomplished professional with extensive experience in providing strategic counsel and legal solutions to diverse organizations. Proficient in structuring deals, mitigating risks, and ensuring legal compliance. Track record of success in optimizing corporate strategies while ensuring legal adherence. Adept at driving safety initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and strategizing for maximum profitability. Credible history of negotiating and drafting multiple contracts, including corporate, shareholder, non-disclosure, non-circumvent, non-compete, investor, distribution, performance, lender, partnership, joint venture, vendor/purchasing, subscription, and operating agreements.

Core Competencies

Legal Counsel & Advice

Legal Research & Analysis

Contract Drafting & Review

Profitability Maximization

Negotiation & Interpretation

Managing & Delegating Tasks

Risk Identification & Mitigation

Safety & Compliance Strategies

Relationship Building & Collaboration

Professional Experience

Accelerator Consulting, Chicago, IL 2021 to Present

Attorney, Compliance Officer

Oversee compliance, legal, operations, and production functions for Coastal Spritz and Batch USA. Administer negotiation, interpretation, and drafting of diverse commercial and corporate agreements, encompassing RFPs, MSAs, SOWs, and various crucial agreements. Supervise Marketing and Sales Directors to ensure alignment and optimal performance. Distribute Coastal Spirtz alcoholic beverage in compliance with regulations across 10 states.

●Delivered strategic direction to evaluate and minimize legal and business risks.

●Facilitated sales team by reviewing agreements, managing contracts, and finalizing deals.

●Addressed contract queries and provided expert guidance in relevant subject matter areas.

Perfect Balance Investments, Chicago, IL 2019 to Present

Attorney, Business Developer, Real Estate Broker

Draft, oversee, and assess crucial documents during investment period. Engage with portfolio companies by leveraging a collaborative resource model for legal, accounting, marketing, and sales support. Evaluate pitch decks, financials, management expertise, and valuation methods to identify potential investment prospects.

●Conducted due diligence and negotiated investments for 10 startup companies.

●Yielded profitable sale of position by negotiating acquisition of B2Z Insurance.

●Successfully mitigated investor losses amid liquidation of True Public's assets.

Astronautic Textiles Inc, Chicago, IL 2017 to 2019

Business Development, Legal Consultant

Prepared diverse corporate papers, encompassing executive summaries, operating agreements, articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, minutes, shareholder agreements, non-circumvent, and non-disclosure agreements. Cooperated directly with external legal experts focusing on Intellectual Property Law.

●Created and facilitated discussions for convertible notes and private investor agreements.

●Collaborated with company founder to secure against financial and reputational risks.

Atlys Group, Chicago, IL 2015 to 2018

In-House Counsel, Risk Analyst

Managed review, drafting, and negotiation of diverse contracts, including purchase, joint venture, non-disclosure, non-circumvent, lender, and performance agreements. Assessed and negotiated multimillion-dollar contracts on national and international scale. Cultivated enduring partnerships with corporate entities and high-net-worth individuals.

●Contributed to securing funding from partner York Capital.

●Collaborated with Fannie Mae with emphasis on delivering impactful disaster relief to individuals affected by natural disasters.

American Junkie, Chicago, IL 2012 to 2015

Business Developer, In-House Counsel

Prepared and filed essential business documents, including occupancy placards, signage, amusement licenses, liquor permits, and health/sanitation licenses. Assessed property construction RFPs, while overseeing development teams, comprising architects, contractors, designers, and engineers within designated timelines. Generated, evaluated, and oversaw various employment contracts, consulting, talent, and vendor/purchasing agreements. Orchestrated sale of American Junkie to Sterling Bay.

●Generated annual revenue exceeding $12M while directing team of 150+ employees.

●Assured adherence to legal and ethical standards by delivering legal guidance for marketing campaigns.

●Advised board members and top-level management on resolving legal issues and negotiated insurance claims.

The Illinois Law Group, Chicago, IL 2010 to 2013

Associate Counsel

Offered legal counsel, managed real estate closings, managed foreclosure defense cases, and facilitated short sale negotiations. Conducted legal research and provided analysis on various laws, regulations, and industry standards. Assisted in ensuring company compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

●Resolved disputes and supervised sale of corporate properties.

●Secured clear titles for intricate and conflicting real estate properties.

●Secured release of first and second lien positions through negotiations with banks.

Additional Experience

Legal Consultant Healthcare Investment Group, Chicago, IL

Education

Juris Doctor The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois

Dean’s List

John Marshall, Review of Intellectual Property Law: Writer, Editor, and Board Member

Bachelor of Science in Political Science/Psychology Indiana University, College of Arts & Sciences, Bloomington, Indiana

Division-I Athlete, Indiana University Football

National Honor Society

Bar Admission Illinois

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