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GROWMARK, Inc. · 4 months ago

Staff Attorney - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

Bloomington, IL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

GROWMARK, Inc. is an agricultural cooperative serving nearly 400,000 customers across North America, providing various products and services related to agronomy, energy, and logistics. The Staff Attorney will assist with legal advice and services, including contract negotiation, legal research, and litigation support, while working closely with Senior Attorneys in the General Counsel’s Division.

AgricultureAgTechFarmers MarketFarming

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assists with review, revision, drafting and negotiation of contracts to facilitate the accomplishment of business needs and objectives

Assists Senior Attorneys by providing legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues

Assists Senior Attorneys with anticipating, identifying, and managing various legal risks

Supports litigation and other potentially adversarial activities

Assists Senior Attorneys with projects and transactions as assigned

Provides administrative support related to GCD processes and resources

Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with clients, outside resources, and other members of the GCD

May be assigned primary responsibility for one or more legal areas, including, but not limited to collections and bankruptcy actions

Works with other members of the GCD to maintain complete and accessible information, records, and systems

Assists with GCD development of client training, support tools, policies, and procedures

Coordinates work with that of other GCD attorneys to avoid duplication and inconsistency in providing legal advice and legal services, and to ensure efficiency and cohesiveness within the GCD

Participates in GCD activities including staff meetings and departmental projects

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Law degreeLicense to practice lawLegal researchContract negotiationLitigation experienceResearch skillsSkill developmentCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsTime managementInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCollaborationCustomer focusDecision making

Required

A law degree from an accredited United States law school

A license to practice law in the United States, and retention of such a license throughout employment with GROWMARK

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Basic communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with excellent potential for further development

Basic organization, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide high quality professional services in a fast-paced environment with multiple and conflicting priorities

Attention to detail, with an outstanding work ethic and high personal standards of performance and integrity

Solid research, software, and computer skills and the ability to use technology to enhance research results and business processes

Ability to relate to business managers, assess and understand their perspectives, and respond appropriately to their needs

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and passport, and able to travel independently, internationally, and overnight when necessary

Must have the ability to work flexible and extended hours when necessary

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position

Preferred

At least three years of legal practice as a licensed attorney in the United States

Some experience with legal matters such as contracts, business transactions, regulatory issues, and litigation

Basic understanding of GROWMARK's structure and business operations

Benefits

Fully funded pension

Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan with company matching

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

GROWMARK, Inc.

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing management services.

Founded in 1927

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees