Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Contracts & Vendor Management

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel to lead Commercial Contracts & Vendor Management in Minneapolis.

You will structure, negotiate, and advise on complex agreements across indirect and direct materials, software, IP licensing, and logistics, while supporting an enterprise vendor management program. The role demands a JD with 7+ years of experience in commercial contracting, strong dispute resolution skills, and the ability to navigate a global, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Minnesota preferred).
• 7+ years of post-J.D. experience in commercial contracting across indirect/direct materials and supply chain.
• Proven dispute resolution experience and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate in a large multinational, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracting approach; draft and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements.
• Provide key legal support for indirect contracts (software licensing, SaaS, tech services, marketing/IP licensing).
• Draft and negotiate direct materials contracts for ingredients and packaging.
• Structure and negotiate external supply chain contracts (manufacturing, warehousing, transport).
• Develop templates, playbooks, and AI tools to drive efficiency in procurement legal function.
• Identify legal risks and escalate significant issues to senior leadership; advise cross-functional partners.

Skills

Drafting & negotiations

Analytical skills

Business judgment

Dispute resolution

Self-starter / workload management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

General Mills, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel to lead Commercial Contracts & Vendor Management in Minneapolis.

You will structure, negotiate, and advise on complex agreements across indirect and direct materials, software, IP licensing, and logistics, while supporting an enterprise vendor management program. The role demands a JD with 7+ years of experience in commercial contracting, strong dispute resolution skills, and the ability to navigate a global, matrixed organization.