Description
CorporateCounselCorporate/Transactional
An hour north of Denver and ideally situated between Boulder, Fort Collins, and Greeley, JBSisthe largest company headquartered in Colorado and one of the largest food companies in the world. We areseeking a motivated and proactive attorney to join our legal team, with a focus oncorporateand transactionallegal supportwiththeintellectualcuriosityandagilityto handleawide variety of complex legal mattersinvolving varied business units and operations.
TheCorporate Counselwillplay a key role in supporting the company's legal needs related to commercial transactionsandcontractdrafting, review andnegotiation.This is a dynamic role that requires both legal expertise and business acumen to drive our strategic objectives.You willsolve complex problemsandwork closelyat timeswith external counsel, providing business insight and strategic input while ensuring efficient utilization of external law firms.As an advisor to the business, you will stayapprisedof all relevant developments inrelevantlaws, regulations, and trends,and will train relevant stakeholders accordingly.You will frequently collaboratewith teams across the Company to support business goals and ensure compliance with legal requirements.Additionally, you will stretch your skillset by frequently assisting withthe wide range of legal matters facing a complex global organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, includingcustomer andvendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and licensing arrangements.
- Supporting the implementation and ongoing management ofthe Company?sContract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, including process optimization,development ofsupporting materials, and user training.
- Collaborating with thesales andmarketing teams to provide legal guidance oncustomer agreements,promotional campaigns, advertising materials, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assisting with corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and strategicalliancesby conducting due diligence and preparing supporting documentation.
- Helping to develop and maintain internalcontracttemplates,playbooksand training materials.
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments that mayimpactthe business,andproviding clear,timely, andbusiness-oriented advicetostakeholders.
- Supporting the Legal team?s efforts to streamline workflows, improve document management, and enhance legal operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school with a strong academic record.
- Minimum3-5years?experienceas an attorney.
- Law firm experience preferred.
- Licensed and in good standing with the Colorado Bar,orinanotherU.S.state with eligibility foradmission on motion toColorado.
- Excellent strategic and analytical skillsandjudgment, particularly in determining the significance of legalissuesin tandem with business objectives.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility.
- The ability to work well independently as well ason a team,and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels throughout the Company.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communicationsand presentationsto the specific intended audiencein a way that is clear, concise, and persuasive
- Ability to embody and project both confidence and humility.
- Availability for occasional travelto other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Companymay be required.The most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.
- Can perform the functions of the job with or withouta reasonableaccommodation.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days ofemployment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and company observedholidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vestingschedule;
- Base salaryrange of $130,000-160,000commensurate withexperience;
- Incentive Pay:This position is eligible to participate in the Company?s annual bonus plan(the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program);and
- Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim?sisrequired by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado andtakes into accountvarious factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate?s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conducta drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires thatverificationof employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us:JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim?s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate officeis located inbeautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our mission:To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and servicestoour customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future forall ofour team members.
Our core valuesare:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance:JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.