Date: sep 22, 2021
Location: downers grove, il, us, 60515
Company: glanbia
Job summary:
Glanbia performance nutrition is seeking a detail-oriented and hard-working corporate counsel who will report directly to its senior counselThe corporate counsel will be primarily responsible for the review, drafting and negotiation of third-party agreements to further business objectives while effectively managing riskThis role will collaborate and interface with several other departmentsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced legal department with great potential for rapid personal growth and professional developmentWhile our corporate office is located in downers grove, this position has the potential to be fully remote or hybrid.
Essential functions:
Draft, review and negotiate various third-party agreements, including supply, services, endorsement, licensing, confidentiality and indemnity agreements, across all functions as needed for the business to achieve its strategic objectives
Provide creative and proactive advice on a broad range of legal issues, such as employment law, consumer law and data privacy, as requested by the senior counsel, to proactively manage legal risks where exposures exist
Maintain a working knowledge of all company policies and procedures, including laws and regulations applicable to the business
Develop relationships to become a trusted advisor, creative problem-solver, and partner to cross-functional groups
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of the position
Sound business and legal judgment, with the ability to balance business objectives and risk mitigation
Commitment to professionalism and collegiality
Skills of the position
Self-starter who is able to work independently with minimal direction
Creative problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Abilities for the position
Ability to maintain the highest degree of ethics
Education/experience:
Degree or equivalent experience: j.dDegree with strong academic credentials from a top u.sLaw school, and a bachelor’s degree from a top university
Years of experience: at least 1 year of related legal experience, preferably with time spent in a top-tier law firm and/or global consumer products company in the food/beverage industry
General business and commercial law experience, including advising clients on commercial transactions and business development needs
Experience with employment and labor matters, including drafting employment agreements and policies, considered a plus
Experience with litigation considered a plus
Specialized training in:
Active affiliations:
Other requirements (certifications and so forth): member in good standing of at least one state bar association (il preferred)
At glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger togetherWe welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
Nearest major market: chicago
