Staff Attorney - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

GrowMark • Bloomington, IL

182d • $105,150 - $144,537

About The Position

This position is part of a career ladder. The final job title and compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com. See what it's like to work at GROWMARK: https://youtu.be/CSVMnKCySsY.

Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited United States law school.
• A license to practice law in the United States, and retention of such a license throughout employment with GROWMARK.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of legal practice as a licensed attorney in the United States.
• Some experience with legal matters such as contracts, business transactions, regulatory issues, and litigation.
• Basic understanding of GROWMARK's structure and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with review, revision, drafting and negotiation of contracts to facilitate the accomplishment of business needs and objectives.
• Assists Senior Attorneys by providing legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues.
• Assists Senior Attorneys with anticipating, identifying, and managing various legal risks.
• Supports litigation and other potentially adversarial activities.
• Assists Senior Attorneys with projects and transactions as assigned.
• Provides administrative support related to GCD processes and resources.
• Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with clients, outside resources, and other members of the GCD.
• May be assigned primary responsibility for one or more legal areas, including, but not limited to collections and bankruptcy actions.
• Works with other members of the GCD to maintain complete and accessible information, records, and systems.
• Assists with GCD development of client training, support tools, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates work with that of other GCD attorneys to avoid duplication and inconsistency in providing legal advice and legal services, and to ensure efficiency and cohesiveness within the GCD.
• Participates in GCD activities including staff meetings and departmental projects.
• Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fully funded pension.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees