Corporate Counsel - Regulatory Law

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson’s Specialized Regulatory law group is seeking to add a Corporate Counsel to our team. This position is responsible for advising the business and providing legal counsel on a variety of regulatory matters with an emphasis on areas including health and safety, security, transportation, and global trade and export. This position will be responsible for providing regulatory support for federal and state compliance and enforcement issues. Candidates should have experience engaging with state and federal regulators. Candidates should also be well-equipped to digest and provide counsel on complex legal concepts, practices, and procedures. All candidates must be able to work collaboratively. Candidates must exhibit the executive presence, forward thinking, competence, and professionalism needed to earn the trust of members of the company’s senior management team.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
4 plus years of legal experience or equivalent combination of experience, specialized certification, licensure or advanced degree.
Standard computer skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
A team player who effectively communicates with and responds to clients in a timely manner.
Must work independently and exercise excellent judgment in performing all tasks.
Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Advising the business and providing legal counsel on a variety of regulatory matters with an emphasis on areas including health and safety, security, transportation, and global trade and export.
Providing regulatory support for federal and state compliance and enforcement issues.
Engaging with state and federal regulators.
Digesting and providing counsel on complex legal concepts, practices, and procedures.
Working collaboratively.
Exhibiting the executive presence, forward thinking, competence, and professionalism needed to earn the trust of members of the company’s senior management team.