Strategic Corporate Employment Counsel

NewCold; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

NewCold in Chicago, IL, is seeking a dynamic Corporate Employment Counsel to join our North American legal team. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, guiding labor and employment matters, workplace safety, and compliance across a fast‑growing, global organization that keeps the world’s food fresh.

This role collaborates with HR and business teams to draft and negotiate contracts, support M&A, and manage financing and governance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-JD legal experience, ideally with in-house and law firm experience.
• Hands-on experience advising on labor and employment issues, with exposure to workplace safety and OSHA compliance.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to North American leadership across labor, employment, and safety matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and related agreements.
• Support M&A due diligence, deal structuring, and post-closing integration.
• Assist with financing activities and regulatory compliance.
• Provide practical, business‑oriented legal guidance to enable growth.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to shape policy and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic counsel

Communication

Project management

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

NewCold in Chicago, IL, is seeking a dynamic Corporate Employment Counsel to join our North American legal team. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, guiding labor and employment matters, workplace safety, and compliance across a fast‑growing, global organization that keeps the world’s food fresh.

This role collaborates with HR and business teams to draft and negotiate contracts, support M&A, and manage financing and governance.