• 107846BR

• Job Title:

• Senior Counsel, Commercial - Erlanger, KY

• Department/Function:

• Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security

• Job Description:

• Senior Counsel, Commercial - Erlanger, KY
• The Senior Counsel, Commercial, position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Nutrition and supports members of the Nutrition Business Unit team by providing legal counsel on matters related to the flavors and specialty ingredients industry, the health and wellness industry, and the animal nutrition and pet food industry.

The Senior Counsel is expected to provide counsel on a range of topics related to commercial and contract matters, corporate matters, distribution arrangements, joint ventures, pre-litigation matters, and day-to-day antitrust issues and also provides business-unit specific guidance for matters being primarily handled by subject-matter attorneys. Senior Counsel's Key Goals Provide timely and accurate legal advice in advancement of the Nutrition Business and ADM's business goals, while protecting ADM's legal interests, and become part of the business team by developing and maintaining strong relationships with Nutrition leaders.

• Responsibilities
• + Provide legal counsel to all levels of Nutrition commercial team, including senior executives and their direct reports maximizing the use of internal legal resources and minimizing outside legal spend.

+ Draft, interpret, and negotiate commercial agreements for various Nutrition businesses including, but not limited to flavor, food ingredients, dietary supplement, specialty ingredients, animal nutrition and pet food. + Provide guidance on commercial, antitrust, and pre-litigation matters relating to the day-to-day aspects of the Nutrition business including everything from strategy for discussions with customers and producers, liens, reviewing marketing materials, and general compliance with applicable laws. + Manage outside counsel as required on specific subject matters. + Review, revise and/or approve all proposed changes for confidentiality agreements drafted by legal assistant and assist as necessary with customer discussions regarding such changes in order to execute NDAs. + Provide advice and counsel regarding ADM policies and procedures. + Work with specialist ADM attorneys as required on Nutrition matters and policies.

• Qualifications:

• + Graduate of an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in a U.S. state, and willingness to become licensed in another state if necessary. + At least 5-7+ years experience, ideally working in both a large law firm and corporate in-house setting in a BU/commercial role. + Nutrition background is not required.

• Skills:

• + Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.

+ Commercial and practical approach to legal advice is critical. + Oral and written communication skills and an ability to adapt communications style depending on with whom they are dealing. + Must be responsive to business needs and act with timeliness and sense of urgency. + Must be a quick-thinker and be comfortable answering questions "on the spot." + Good abilities in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Familiarity with legal research databases. + Willingness and ability to learn about Nutrition's business and understand it in depth. + Willingness and ability to work closely with business team to develop solutions to legal issues that are both in keeping with ADM policies and values, and relevant laws and regulations, and serve to advance business needs. + Highly motivated, proactive, self-disciplined and team-oriented. + Willingness and ability to work independently with general supervision and direction from the Associate General Counsel, in furtherance of law department, Nutrition, and ADM goals. + Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously to satisfactory closure. + Demonstrated ability to provide business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems.

• Other required or desirable attributes:
• + Demonstrated ability to build relationships with the BU team and the legal team and positively influence outcomes.

+ Experience in food, agriculture, and/or food ingredient manufacturing sectors is preferred. + Experience advising on regulatory law matters, with preference for candidates who have worked with food law, food or feed safety regulations, food or feed labeling compliance, and/or experience engaging with federal agencies. + Committed to ADM values: integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork, and responsibility. + Disposition to maintain an "open door" policy, to encourage all levels of the ADM business team to raise potential issues. + Commitment to cooperate and collaborate with other members of the ADM law department within the department matrix structure. + Ability to delegate and manage resources effectively. + Effective planning and organizing skills to prioritize key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects in a high pressure environment. + Abide by and demonstrate the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis. Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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107846BR

• Req/Job ID:

• 107846BR

• City:

• Erlanger

• State:

• KY - Kentucky

• Ref ID:

• \#LI-AS5
• :•About ADM•At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide.

With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

• :•\#LI-Onsite •\t:•\#IncludingYou•Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

• :•Benefits and Perks•Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues.

In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: +

• Physical wellness
• - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). +
• Financial wellness
• - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. +
• Mental and social wellness
• - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
• :•Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

• :•$128,800.

00 - $238,900.00

• Salaried Incentive Plan:

• The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan