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Scoular · 4 days ago

Corporate Counsel

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Scoular is a leading company in supply chain solutions with over 130 years of experience. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel to support various legal functions, including litigation, labor and employment, and commercial transactions, while working collaboratively with different departments within the organization.

Agriculture

Responsibilities

Manage and resolve a wide range of lawsuits and pre-litigation disputes to achieve good business and legal results

Provide guidance and support to business team on litigation-related matters, including risk assessments, proactive solutions, and mitigation strategies

Help manage Scoular’s responses to third-party requests for information

Supervise outside counsel on more complex litigation matters

Provide advice and counsel on labor and employment related matters, including but not limited to, employee relations, performance management, wage and hour law, labor relations, employee benefits, and immigration

Develop, draft, update, and implement employment and other workforce-related policies

Monitor the legal landscape of state and international employment laws and regulations

Provide assistance on compliance related matters

Basic commercial contract review, analysis, negotiating, and drafting

Provide assistance to the legal team on entry level contract and transactional matters

Provide assistance on M&A matters, including legal due diligence

Collaboratively across a broad range of operations and service partners, developing and maintaining strong working relationships between human resources, operations, and other functions to facilitate a team-based approach

Proactively communicate and manage expectations with multiple constituencies

Qualification

Litigation expertiseLaborEmployment lawCommercial transactionsContract negotiationCompliance knowledgeBusiness acumenMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

J.D. and licensure in at least one state

At least five (5) years prior experience in the following areas: litigation and basic contract matters

High learning agility, ability to navigate change, and manage a diverse portfolio of work

Complex and creative problem-solving skills

Expert ability to partner with business partners in the operations and business development spaces to drive creative solutions

Responsible, assertive and self-directed, yet with a customer-service orientation; effective collaborator

Excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills

High attention to detail

Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and use of database applications

Business acumen

Ability to travel occasionally

Preferred

Deeper experience in labor and employment and commercial transactions a tremendous plus

Benefits

We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning

On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match

Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off

We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact

This position is eligible for annual incentive opportunities based on business and individual performance.