Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

John Deere•Moline, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline Function: Law Svcs and Gov't Affairs (CA) Title: Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts - 117465 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As an Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts for Deere & Company World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, or Des Moines, IA you will:

Requirements

3 or more years of relevant experience in commercial contracts pertaining to the transaction of goods and services
Advanced knowledge of UCC-2 and purchase of goods commercial agreements
Service agreement negotiation and drafting experience
Experience handling supplier disputes
General knowledge of security, privacy, and artificial intelligence laws
Ability to understand and integrate details of the business and work with cross functional teams
Ability to effectively communicate complex legal principles to people without a law background
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment addressing a broad range of commercial legal matters
Familiarity with CLM systems for contract negotiation and management
Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs
Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited institution, in good standing, and licensed to practice law in one or more U.S.States
Ability to become licensed as in-house counsel in Iowa or Illinois

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of relevant experience in commercial contracts pertaining to the purchase of goods and services
Familiarity with intellectual property laws
Experience negotiating and drafting technology agreements such as Software as a Service (SaaS)
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence technology in contract research, negotiation, and drafting

Responsibilities

Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements related to the purchase of goods and services
Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial contract matters to the Supply Chain organization
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address commercial contract disputes
Coordinate with law department and business colleagues, domestically and globally, to ensure compliance with internal risk and applicable law
Work with Supply Chain to develop and maintain commercial contract templates and playbooks
Develop and provide legal training to the Supply Chain organization, and work to ensure adherence to corporate policies

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use