​Requisition ID: 56568 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Remote 

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Kerry Inc. is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified individual to join its North American legal team as Corporate Counsel-Commercial. This role will work directly with other legal team members, as well as business stakeholders.

 

What will you do?

•  Draft and negotiate commercial agreements including, but not limited to, supply and customer agreements, vendor agreements and co-manufacturing agreements.
•  Analyze commercial contract provisions and provide the business team with updates, risk assessments and applicable legal guidance.
•  Prepare and coordinate responses to customers, vendors and other third parties regarding contractual matters.
•  Monitor and keep up to date on the latest developments in food-related laws and regulations.

What will you need to be successful? Member in good standing with the IL or WI bar.  Minimum of 3-5 years in-house or large law firm corporate experience. Experience with complex commercial contracts. Demonstrated interest in growing experience in commercial areas. Ability to adapt and respond to unpredictable, fast-paced workflows and manage multiple projects at once while prioritizing appropriately. Significant attention to detail and ability to interact successfully with business and legal teams, customers and other third parties. Experience with food safety and regulatory matters desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client (internal and external) relationships. Highly developed interpersonal skills and a team player. Strong work ethic, ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.
  Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $134,821 to $209,439 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                              

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.      

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Posting Type: DNI