Senior Labor & Employment Counsel — Hybrid US/Canada

Bunge; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead labor and employment legal matters across the US and Canada. You will provide expert guidance, manage major projects, and influence stakeholders to align with corporate strategy.

The role requires deep knowledge of US and Canadian employment laws, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership with a US state bar in good standing.
• 6+ years of progressive post-qualification experience in labor and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal counsel on labor and employment matters across US and Canada.
• Lead major projects including M&A due diligence with independence and influence.
• Identify risks and propose innovative compliance solutions and process improvements.
• Represent the company in labor disputes, negotiations, and litigation, directly or via external counsel.
• Develop and implement best practice policies for labor and employment law across the organization.
• Oversee external legal spend and ensure alignment with budgets.
• Collaborate with HR and leaders to ensure policies comply with applicable laws.

Skills

Labor and employment law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

US bar admission

Tools

US/Canada labor law knowledge

Job description

Bunge Iberica SA is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead labor and employment legal matters across the US and Canada. You will provide expert guidance, manage major projects, and influence stakeholders to align with corporate strategy.

The role requires deep knowledge of US and Canadian employment laws, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice. Hybrid work is supported.