Senior Labor & Employment Counsel - US & Canada (Hybrid)

Bunge Limited; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Bunge in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support labor and employment matters across the US and Canada.

You will provide proactive guidance, manage major projects, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to align policy and practice with regulatory requirements. This role requires a minimum of 6 years in labor and employment law, US bar admission, and experience handling complex negotiations, litigation oversight, and cross-border compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in labor and employment law (private practice and/or in-house).
• Experience with cross-border US/Canada employment matters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US employment regulations and precedents.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on labor and employment matters in the US and Canada.
• Lead major legal projects and regulatory initiatives with independence.
• Represent the company in labor disputes, negotiations, and litigation, directly or via external counsel.
• Develop strategies and best practices for labor and employment matters, and manage external spend.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

US/Canada experience

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

US Bar admission

Job description

Bunge in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support labor and employment matters across the US and Canada.

You will provide proactive guidance, manage major projects, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to align policy and practice with regulatory requirements. This role requires a minimum of 6 years in labor and employment law, US bar admission, and experience handling complex negotiations, litigation oversight, and cross-border compliance.