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Senior Counsel, Commercial - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $128,800 - $238,900 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Senior Counsel, Commercial - Decatur, IL

ADM -
Decatur, IL

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Job Details

$128,800 - $238,900 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Cash balance pension plan
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Task prioritization
Bar
Delegation

Full Job Description

Senior Counsel, Commercial - Decatur, IL

The Senior Counsel, Commercial, position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Carbohydrate Solutions and supports members of the Carbohydrate Solutions Business Unit team by providing legal counsel on a range of topics related to commercial and contract matters, corporate matters, distribution arrangements, joint ventures, pre-litigation matters, and day-to-day antitrust issues and also provides business-unit specific guidance for matters being primarily handled by subject-matter attorneys.

Senior Counsel’s Key Goals
Provide timely and accurate legal advice in advancement of the Carbohydrate Solutions Business and ADM’s business goals, while protecting ADM’s legal interests, and become part of the business team by developing and maintaining strong relationships with Carbohydrate Solutions leaders.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to all levels of Carbohydrate Solutions commercial team, including senior executives and their direct reports maximizing the use of internal legal resources and minimizing outside legal spend.
Draft, interpret, and negotiate commercial agreements for various Carbohydrate Solutions businesses including, but not limited to agriculture, transportation (truck, rail, and vessel), refined oils, and biodiesel.
Provide guidance on commercial, antitrust, and pre-litigation matters relating to the day-to-day aspects of the Ag Services business including everything from strategy for discussions with customers and producers, liens, reviewing marketing materials, and general compliance with applicable laws. General guidance may cover topics such as credit, liens, tariffs, and trade compliance.
Develop and deliver legal training to commercial teams regarding compliance with laws and company policy.
Manage outside counsel as required on specific subject matters.
Review, revise and/or approve all proposed changes for confidentiality agreements drafted by legal assistant and assist as necessary with customer discussions regarding such changes in order to execute NDAs.
Provide advice and counsel regarding ADM policies and procedures.
Work with specialist ADM attorneys as required on Carbohydrate Solutions matters and policies.
Work with ADM litigation attorneys, prepare for and provide legal representation to ADM in civil litigation and other contested matters involving business unit.

Qualifications:

Must have a J.D. degree and admitted to practice law in a state bar in the United States.
At least 3 to 5+ years post-qualification experience, ideally working in both a large law firm and corporate in-house setting in a BU/commercial role.
Food law knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Skills:

Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
Commercial and practical approach to legal advice is critical.
Oral and written communication skills and an ability to adapt communications style depending on with whom they are dealing.
Must be responsive to business needs and act with timeliness and sense of urgency.
Must be a quick-thinker and be comfortable answering questions “on the spot.”
Experience of managing supply chain concerns (everything from formation of contracts to quality/recall issues).
Good abilities in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of antitrust principles, and applicable trade association rules, would be an advantage.

Other required or desirable attributes:

Demonstrated ability to build relationships with the BU team and the legal team and positively influence outcomes.
In-depth understanding of ADM’s business, or the willingness and ability gain that knowledge quickly.
Experience in transportation, food, agriculture, and/or manufacturing sectors is preferred.
Ability to provide business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems.
Highly motivated, proactive, self-disciplined and team-oriented.
Committed to ADM values: integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork, and responsibility.
Work independently with general supervision and direction from the Chief Counsel Carbohydrate Solutions in furtherance of department and business goals.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously to satisfactory closure.
Ability to work closely with business team to develop solutions to legal issues that are both in keeping with ADM policies and values, and relevant laws and regulations, and serve to advance business needs.
Disposition to maintain an “open door” policy, to encourage all levels of the ADM business team to raise potential issues.
Commitment to cooperate and collaborate with other members of the ADM law department within the department matrix structure.
Ability to delegate and manage resources effectively.
Effective planning and organizing skills to prioritize key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects in a high pressure environment.
Abide by and demonstrate the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:107850BR

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$128,800.00 - $238,900.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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