Provides legal counsel and other legal services to internal clients throughout Amalgamated Sugar Company under the supervision of the General Counsel. Works collaboratively with business leaders and the Legal Department to identify and address legal issues affecting the Company's operations and supports the General Counsel in managing the Company's legal affairs.
The position is intended for an attorney who can take ownership of assigned matters while continuing to develop broader in-house legal experience. The Counsel will initially have significant responsibility for commercial contracting and transactional matters and will also provide support across employment and labor matters, Company policies, litigation, and other legal issues arising across the business.
Essential Functions- Supports the General Counsel in the execution of the General Counsel's responsibilities and in providing timely, practical, and business-oriented legal advice to Company leadership, departments, and facilities.
- Identifies, obtains, analyzes, and documents relevant facts, data, agreements, records, and applicable law necessary to evaluate assigned legal matters and provide well-reasoned legal advice and recommendations.
- Manages legal matters of increasing scope, complexity, and responsibility as experience and knowledge of the Company develop, with the expectation of progressively assuming greater independent responsibility for assigned clients, transactions, projects, and legal matters.
- Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on commercial agreements, including procurement agreements, service agreements, purchase and supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, leases, and other contracts supporting the Company's operations.
- Drafts, reviews, and advises on Company policies and procedures and works collaboratively with business partners to ensure policies appropriately address legal requirements and business objectives.
- Assists with litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, subpoenas, discovery, and other contested matters, including gathering and reviewing relevant information, developing legal strategy, and coordinating responses.
- Works collaboratively with outside counsel when specialized expertise or additional legal resources are appropriate.
- Conducts legal research and analysis and communicates conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely to both legal and nonlegal audiences.
- Partners with leaders and employees throughout the Company to understand operational and business objectives, identify legal risks, and develop practical solutions consistent with applicable law and the Company's objectives.
- Assists with corporate, governance, compliance, regulatory, transactional, and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QualificationsEducation and Licensure- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the bar of at least one US State with the ability to be admitted in Idaho.
Experience- Minimum of two years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience must include transactional work, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to identify legal and business risks and translate legal requirements into practical, actionable advice.
- Strong legal research, analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally, confidently, and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong executive presence, including the confidence, judgment, professionalism, and discretion necessary to advise senior leaders and represent the Legal Department effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently when appropriate while recognizing when matters should be escalated to or discussed with the General Counsel.
- Ability to develop productive working relationships across departments and operating locations and work collaboratively as part of a small legal team.
- Interested candidates should submit both a resume and cover letter.
