Senior Counsel (Hybrid / Full Time In-House Counsel) Latitude is seeking an experienced, business-minded attorney for an in-house opportunity with broad responsibility across a company's legal, compliance and operational functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys serving as a trusted legal and business partner and wants to broaden their experience by advising on a diverse range of commercial, operational and strategic matters, while also assuming leadership responsibility for important safety, sustainability and compliance functions. In this role, the attorney will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including agreements involving procurement, privacy, technology, employment, transportation and other business matters. The attorney will also provide day-to-day legal counsel to teams across the organization on commercial matters, employment issues, supply chain and logistics, data privacy and security, financing matters, and other legal and regulatory issues. Additional responsibilities will include supporting corporate governance and board matters, managing outside counsel, and assisting with the resolution of commercial disputes and claims. Basic Requirements of Senior Counsel (Hybrid / Full Time In-House Counsel): 7+ years of substantive legal experience from a law firm, corporate legal department, or combination of both Strong commercial contracting experience, including independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear, actionable advice to colleagues across different functions and levels of an organization Ability to independently manage a varied workload, balance competing priorities and proactively identify and address legal and business issues Collaborative mindset and willingness to take on responsibilities that extend beyond traditional legal matters J.D. from an accredited law school Licensed to practice law in Minnesota (or eligible for in-house exemption) Outstanding professional references
Preferred Experience :
Experience working with companies in the food, agriculture, manufacturing or other highly regulated industries Experience with corporate compliance and regulatory programs, including workplace safety/OSHA compliance, incident investigations, corrective actions, safety policies and training, environmental compliance and reporting, and sustainability/ESG matters Position Details of Senior Counsel (Hybrid / Full Time In-House Counsel) Type of role:
In-House Counsel Schedule:
Full-time Location:
Hybrid in the Minneapolis metro area
Compensation :
Pay:
The salary range for this role is $215,000 to $265,000. This position is also eligible for bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
Benefits:
In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals choose Latitude for contract, consulting, and secondment opportunities because we offer competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, access to work with top-tier clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
Our Specialty:
Highly Skilled Contract Attorneys . Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office. Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
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