Senior Counsel, Contracts @ Lactalis USA

Counselwell Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Senior Counsel, Contracts to develop and oversee the contract management process, supporting and managing workflows for all legal department reviewers, and handling direct and indirect procurement contracts. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, supporting strategic initiatives, and handling a wide array of commercial contracts and issues.

The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer, USA.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• develop and oversee the contract management process
• draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
• support workflows for all legal reviewers and procurement contracts
• handle a wide array of commercial contracts and issues

Job description

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

The Senior Counsel, Contracts is responsible for developing and overseeing the contract management process at Lactalis USA. Key duties include supporting and managing workflows for all legal department reviewers, managing and supporting both direct and indirect procurement contracts, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, supporting strategic initiatives, and handling a wide array of other commercial contracts and issues. The position will report to the Chief Legal Officer, USA (“CLO