Corporate Counsel
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Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Denver, CO
Reporting To: Jason Knudson
Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 / year
Description
The Corporate Counsel/Sr. Corporate Counsel will be responsible for reviewing and managing a variety of agreements, including sales, supply, IP, and property agreements and contracts. They will also be responsible for ensuring legal compliance with industry laws and standards, handling legal claims and disputes, and managing finance agreements. Additionally, they will address employment and benefits related claims and agreements, participate in the acquisition process as needed and support various legal projects to support the VP of Legal and Administration. This role requires staying up to date with legal developments as they relate to the industry, and building, maintaining, and supporting a legal management system.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Review Of Common Repetitive Agreements
Sales
- Customers' Standard Supply Agreements
- Customer Indemnity Agreements
- Price Lock, Volume Commitment Agreements
- Sales Broker Agreements
- Large Supplier Agreements
- Standard agreement development
- Commodity Receiving Agreements
- Aluminum Hedge Agreements
- Warehousing Agreements
- Transportation Agreements
- License Agreements
- Trademark Activity
- Working closely with Marketing to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Suppliers, customers, consultants, employees, product development, potential transactions, and other related agreements
- Real Estate purchases and sales
- Large equipment purchases and sales
- Leases from/to others
- Rail track agreements
- Various service agreements
- Consulting Agreements
- Engagement Letters
- Other agreements as needed by the VP of Legal and Administration
- Keep up to date and in compliance with new and existing UCC and industry laws, e.g. FDA, USDA, Food and CPG Labeling & Advertising, Prop 65, PFAS,
- Warehouse Licensing
- Data, PPI Privacy Laws
- Compliance programs where necessary
Financing
- Borrowing Facility renewals and amendments
- Cash management agreements
- Employment disputes, claims, suits
- Benefit Plan related agreements
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) involvement, as necessary
Project Involvement
- Ethical Sourcing, Insurance Certificate and Indemnification System, and others as needed.
- Implementation and maintenance of contract management software
Travel required up to 15%
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the state bar association.
- 8+ years of experience as a lawyer, with significant experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Strong understanding of contract principles and legal drafting.
Knowledge of Corporate or Organizational Governance:
- Familiar with current legal rules, laws, and regulations related to the specific industry in which the organization operates.
- Aware of legal rules, laws, and regulations concerning corporate and organizational governance matters for boards, directors, and officers.
- Complies with professional conduct and ethics codes, practices, policies, and regulations.
- Upholds ethical standards and behavioral norms expected of lawyers.
- Possesses general knowledge of legal expertise in relevant areas such as contracts, employment law, commercial litigation, and tax law.
- Stays informed about legal developments and industry-specific regulations.
- Familiar with various dispute resolution mechanisms (e.g., negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation).
- Advises on the most suitable approach based on the organization’s needs and risk tolerance.
- Communicates legal advice clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
- Advocates effectively for the organization’s legal interests.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical environment requires the use of general office equipment (computer, printer, scanner).
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Required to use personal protective equipment as needed.
- Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and flexible spending accounts (To be eligible for benefits, the employee must work at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month))
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Legal -
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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