Corporate Counsel

Winland Foods•Oak Brook, IL

1d•$113,000 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Winland Foods is actively recruiting for an attorney who can work collaboratively with internal stakeholders supporting a variety of commercial transactions, assisting with key legal aspects of contract drafting and negotiation, and related matters. The successful candidate will be able to understand the Company’s business thoroughly and provide practical legal solutions in furtherance of corporate goals. Legal Affairs at Winland Foods is responsible for the oversight and handling of all legal matters for the company, as well as managing compliance, risk and real estate. This position will report directly to the General Counsel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, along with J.D. from an accredited Law School and admitted to practice law in Illinois
Three to five years of transactional legal experience including in-house legal work
Substantial experience in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of commercial contracts
Ability to manage multiple assignments and thrive in a high based, fluid environment
Process oriented, team player, and ability to work independently with limited oversight
Good judgment, keen diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate contracts and ancillary agreements, including customer contracts, supplier and vendor agreements, IT and software agreements, bid documents, non-disclosure agreements, financing agreements and various other documents
Assist business clients with contract and other commercial disputes that may arise, working with appropriate Legal Affairs colleagues and directly with outside counsel, as needed
Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders in various departments, including procurement, sales, marketing and IT, on a variety of issues
Perform special assignments or projects, without significant supervision, as assigned by General Counsel