Junior Counsel - Louis Dreyfus Company

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is seeking a recent law school graduate who is hardworking, practical and business-minded, to join the LDC legal team at its North America headquarters in Wilton, Connecticut. This is a hybrid work environment, with 4 days in the office and 1 day work-from-home.

Founded in 1851, LDC is a privately held company and one of the largest commodity traders and processors in the world, with facilities in over 40 countries.  LDC trades or processes oilseeds, grains, biodiesel, ethanol, glycerin, lecithin, coffee, cotton, legumes, rice, and is expanding its plant proteins and food ingredients businesses. 

In addition to its trading activity, in North America, LDC owns and operates: oilseed crush and processing facilities; biodiesel, ethanol, glycerin and lecithin refineries; export terminals; and numerous logistics assets (warehouses, storage and distribution facilities).  LDC is also currently constructing three major processing assets in the US and Canada.

This position offers the recent law school graduate the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on in-house legal experience in a fascinating and varied industry, working closely with and supporting the other lawyers in the department. 

As Junior Counsel, you will work on a wide-range of legal matters associated with all aspects of the commodities trading and processing business, including transactions/M&A, commercial contracts, regulatory issues, finance agreements, construction contracts, HR/employment law matters and litigation/arbitrations.

You will also focus on innovation and intellectual property matters, which are increasingly a strategic aspect of LDC’s business, and you will work closely with our Corporate Secretary on matters related to our various legal entities.

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Bar admission in good standing, licensed to practice in one or more states; without admission in Connecticut, must be eligible to register as Connecticut Authorized House Counsel.
• Recent law school graduate, or 1 – 2 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house.
• Must be able to multi-task in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
• Deep willingness to learn.
• Proactive, energetic self-starter and independent thinker.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.

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What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us