OK Foods Inc. · 18 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Greater Fort Smith Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expOK Foods Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice and counsel across a broad range of legal issues and assist with business transactions and litigation matters. The role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with laws, and developing effective legal strategies for the company.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Michael Arreola
Responsibilities
Assist with review, risk assessment and negotiation of contracts with Purchasing, Sales, IT and other business areas of the company
Stay updated on any changes in the law that could impact the company
Anticipate and identify legal issues impacting the business and proactively develop effective legal strategies and practical solutions
Ensure good corporate governance in the areas of accountability, Code of Conduct, and provide training and assistance in investigations related to violations of corporate policies
Develop and implement necessary company policies as well as refining existing policies in all business areas of the company
Manage and liaise with external service providers, including external legal counsel
Provide training on discrete legal issues impacting business groups
Maintain contract database on executed agreements
Support the business operations for our plant locations in North America
Qualification
Required
Law degree from accredited law school with a demonstratable superior academic record and admission to a US state bar association
Hands on experience in drafting and interpreting legal contracts, solid legal research and writing skills, knowledge of litigation process, and knowledge of administrative procedures
Must be licensed and in good standing with an accredited bar
Must have a valid driver's license
Demonstrate fluence in English language, including ability to draft and negotiate legal and commercial documents
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Preferred
Relevant experience working in a law firm or corporate or government office is preferred
Preference given to experience between 1-3 years
Desire to work in a corporate setting is preferred
Fluence in Spanish is also beneficial
Company
OK Foods Inc.
Bachoco Group is a leading multiprotein producer and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 38,000 employees.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Everardo Fernandez Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer
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2024-11-15
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