Global Corporate Counsel – US & Europe (Chicago-Based)

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Global benefits

Job summary

Fonterra is seeking an experienced corporate and international attorney to support its Global Markets and Growth teams from a Chicago-based role. You’ll provide pragmatic legal advice across commercial transactions, regulatory matters and disputes while partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives. You’ll bring a JD from a U.S.

law school, an active U.S. license, and 8+ years of experience in large-scale organizations or law firms.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 8+ years' relevant legal experience.
• Experience advising on international legal matters; exposure to European legal and regulatory issues would be advantageous.
• Strong law firm and/or in-house legal experience supporting large, complex organizations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day legal advice across a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.
• Support major business projects, strategic initiatives and complex transactions.
• Lead and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and business partners.
• Act as the key legal contact for the Europe region, Growth team and designated strategic customer accounts.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage legal and commercial risks.
• Support regulatory matters and litigation management when required.
• Partner closely with business leaders to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Contribute to wider legal team initiatives and capability development.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Active U.S. legal license

8+ years of experience

International legal experience

Negotiation and communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. law school

Job description

Fonterra is seeking an experienced corporate and international attorney to support its Global Markets and Growth teams from a Chicago-based role. You’ll provide pragmatic legal advice across commercial transactions, regulatory matters and disputes while partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives. You’ll bring a JD from a U.S.

law school, an active U.S. license, and 8+ years of experience in large-scale organizations or law firms.