Associate General Counsel IT and Cybersecurity - Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Chicago, IL

22h

About The Position

Associate General Counsel IT and Cybersecurity - Chicago, IL ROLE SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Associate General Counsel – Information Technology & Cybersecurity will provide strategic legal support to the global IT organization. This role will guide major technology initiatives, including software and infrastructure modernization, outsourcing and implementation projects, cybersecurity preparedness and response, and governance of emerging technologies. The position works closely with IT, Information Security, Procurement, Compliance, Privacy, and other partners to support risk management, operational execution, and responsible innovation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice.
• 9 years minimum experience in technology transactions or related legal fields.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, cloud services, cybersecurity, and vendor management.
• Ability to manage complex global matters.
• Practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and cross-functional partnership skills.

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience within a global or publicly traded organization.
• Experience with privacy, information security, export controls, or AI governance.
• Experience with enterprise technology transformations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for technology-related projects, including software acquisitions, cloud and infrastructure migrations, system upgrades, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Advise on cybersecurity risk management, readiness, and incident response activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IT agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, hosting, professional services, and managed services.
• Support vendor governance, contract performance issues, and resolution of disputes with technology providers.
• Work with Privacy and Compliance partners on global data privacy, security, and records retention requirements.
• Provide guidance on cross-border data issues and technology-related export controls.
• Assist in developing and maintaining IT and information security policies and governance frameworks.
• Provide legal guidance on responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI.
• Support integration of acquisitions into the company’s IT programs.
• Partner with IT leadership to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees