Corporate Counsel - Corporate/Transactional

Jbs Usa • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

JBS USA is seeking a motivated and proactive attorney to provide corporate and transactional legal support across varied business units and operations. The Corporate Counsel will support the company’s legal needs related to commercial transactions and contract drafting, review, and negotiation. This dynamic role calls for legal expertise and business acumen to help advance strategic objectives, solve complex problems, and provide business insight and strategic input. The attorney will work with external counsel as needed while promoting efficient use of outside law firms.

As an advisor to the business, the Corporate Counsel will monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and trends, provide timely guidance, and train stakeholders. The role involves frequent collaboration with teams throughout the company to support business goals and legal compliance, as well as assisting with a broad range of legal matters across a complex global organization. The position is based at JBS USA’s corporate office in Greeley, Colorado, and may require occasional travel to other facilities or company events, or as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school with a strong academic record.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an attorney.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Colorado Bar, or admitted in another U.S. state and eligible for admission on motion to Colorado.
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills and judgment, particularly in assessing the significance of legal issues in relation to business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to interface effectively with personnel at all levels of the Company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor clear, concise, and persuasive communications and presentations to the intended audience.
• Ability to project both confidence and humility.
• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs dictate, including occasional travel to facilities or company events.
• Ability to perform the job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and licensing arrangements.
• Support implementation and ongoing management of the Company’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, including process optimization, supporting materials, and user training.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to provide legal guidance on customer agreements, promotional campaigns, advertising materials, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances, by conducting due diligence and preparing supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain internal contract templates, playbooks, and training materials.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may affect the business and provide clear, timely, business-oriented advice to stakeholders.
• Support Legal team efforts to streamline workflows, improve document management, and enhance legal operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Annual bonus plan eligibility; bonus amount varies and is subject to the incentive program’s standard terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting professional growth and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree