Corporate Counsel - Contracts at Land O'Lakes

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney to review transactions for the company's indirect procurement clients, as well as supporting transactional needs for general corporate services and Land O’Lakes dairy foods, animal nutrition and crop inputs business units as needed. Responsibilities will include drafting, updating, and maintaining contract templates and provisions; drafting, negotiating and processing non-disclosure agreements, procurement agreements, amendments, statements of work, and other contracts as assigned; maintaining awareness of new trends and developments in all areas of assignment; ensuring processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; as well as other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have ability to manage multiple client relationships, with an understanding of and willingness to meet clients' needs and business goals in a dynamic, team-based, environment. Must have experience in indirect procurement transactions and the ability to provide project support and assist senior attorneys in the completion of transactions as assigned.

Position Purpose:
In this attorney role you will provide day-to-day advice and support to the Land O’Lakes indirect procurement department on a wide range of transactional commercial legal issues aimed to minimize risk and exposure to the company. As well as high level oversight of the non-disclosure process.  Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Under limited supervision, provide the full scope of legal support to business leaders and the indirect procurement group, which includes structuring, drafting, negotiating, reviewing and advising of a wide variety of commercial and manufacturing related transactions.   Such agreement types include, but are not limited to: master services agreements and related scopes of work, event planning, marketing, manufacturing, product development, supply, distribution, and capital equipment agreements, equipment loan and evaluation agreements, non-disclosure agreements and facilities-related agreements.

Review and analyze proposed business transactions considering internal policies, standard operating procedures and applicable laws to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with company policies and strategy.

Provide legal and strategic business advice and develop a comprehensive, long term approach to our relationships with key vendors.

Advise management and procurement groups on all aspects of commercial contracts and handle pre-litigation disputes and inquiries.

Become a subject matter expert in the indirect procurement contract management programs and non-disclosure process and drive efficiencies in the contracting process. Implement and update standard contract terms and templates as needed.

Qualifications Experience-Education (Required):  

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing before a state bar (Minnesota preferred)
• Minimum 3 years practicing law in a law firm or in an in-house legal department with a focus on procurement contract negotiation, analysis and management of contractual risk and exposure.

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and conflicting project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound business and ethical judgment with the highest level of integrity at all times.
• Work diligently to follow through on pending projects and tasks.
• Self-starter with ability to manage workflow and shifting priorities.
• Skills in problem solving, including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate an alternative course of action.
• Strong analytical skills for analysis of complex contracting arrangements, mediating and resolving issues relating to contract negotiation.
   

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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