Associate General Counsel

URUS Group • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

URUS is seeking an experienced Transactional/Business Attorney in its Madison (Wisconsin) office to support its worldwide agriculture services biotech business as Associate General Counsel. The attorney will work closely with the General Counsel and will be a key contributor to the legal team to ensure a high level of service while protecting the business. Opportunities are abundant for growth into multiple areas of interest.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited US law school
• Minimum experience with contracts: 7 years, preferably with some M&A, trademarks, privacy/GDPR, sanctions, or KYC experience
• Ability to work full-time with at least half worked onsite in our Madison, WI office
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for improving processes
• Curiosity regarding the business and a desire to help farmers worldwide with Better Cows for a Better World
• Ability to manage multiple work streams
• Desire to learn new topics, gain new skills, and grow professionally

Responsibilities

• Manage, draft, and negotiate contracts and terms and conditions.
• Help the business develop template agreements and streamlined processes.
• Help manage, prepare, and comply with governance documents.
• Aid the General Counsel in compliance and growth efforts across the business, including possibly M&A, trademarks management, privacy/GDPR, sanctions, and KYC matters (with no experience in those areas being required before hire).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees