Central Offices - Corporate Counsel

Bachoco Group • Fort Smith, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and counsel to Bachoco USA employees across a broad range of legal issues and assist with business transactions and litigation matters.

Requirements

• Law degree from accredited law school with a demonstratable superior academic record and admission to a US state bar association.
• Relevant experience working in a law firm or corporate or government office is preferred.
• Hands on experience in drafting and interpreting legal contracts, solid legal research and writing skills, knowledge of litigation process, and knowledge of administrative procedures.
• Demonstrate fluence in English language, including ability to draft and negotiate legal and commercial documents.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be licensed and in good standing with an accredited bar.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Fluence in Spanish is also beneficial.
• Desire to work in a corporate setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with review, risk assessment and negotiation of contracts with Purchasing, Sales, IT and other business areas of the company.
• Stay updated on any changes in the law that could impact the company.
• Anticipate and identify legal issues impacting the business and proactively develop effective legal strategies and practical solutions.
• Ensure good corporate governance in the areas of accountability, Code of Conduct, and provide training and assistance in investigations related to violations of corporate policies.
• Develop and implement necessary company policies as well as refining existing policies in all business areas of the company.
• Manage and liaise with external service providers, including external legal counsel.
• Provide training on discrete legal issues impacting business groups.
• Maintain contract database on executed agreements.
• Support the business operations for our plant locations in North America.

Benefits

• Bachoco USA reserves the right to conduct background screenings for positions deemed necessary and in accordance with applicable laws.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level