Corporate Counsel (Hybrid)

Join Us Today Corporate Counsel Your Role : Ardent Mills is searching for a highly motivated, passionate lawyer to join our in-house Law Team as Corporate Counsel. This person will be exposed to a variety of legal matters that pertain to the organization. This person will support certain business functions and legal subject matter areas while also working under the direction of more senior attorneys on the Law Team.As Corporate Counsel, you will collaborate and work directly with the Law Team and business to provide legal advice and risk management counseling on a variety of legal matters relating to the day-to-day operations of Ardent Mills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in one or more of the following areas employment law, employee relations, HR law, regulatory, and corporate compliance.The Law Team at Ardent Mills strives to help the business find solutions to meet their goals while minimizing risk to Ardent Mills. We do so by understanding our business, connecting with people, expanding our legal knowledge, and remaining agile to adapt to different situations. To accomplish these goals, candidates should have a strong understanding of business, excellent collaboration and communication skills, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach. Additionally, success in this role will require a solid knowledge of various laws and the ability to creatively navigate potential legal barriers to business objectives. The Corporate Counsel will be expected to demonstrate an uncompromising level of trust and operate with integrity, always aligning with Ardent Mills values.Your Responsibilities : With guidance from more senior attorneys, serve as primary legal support for certain business functions and legal subject matter areas, collaborating closely to assist with developing process improvements and best practices, add value and reduce legal risks. Provide legal support on labor, employment and HR matters, data privacy and IT security, EEO compliance, immigration, and employee benefits. Participate in collective bargaining strategy development and negotiations. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, IT, and compliance teams to develop and maintain internal policies, training, and procedures that align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Support corporate compliance, contract review, and provide practical legal advice across the organization. Provide legal advice and risk management counseling to Ardent Mills, including legal research and writing, on regulatory and compliance matters, real estate / property issues, commercial transactions, trade, food law, antitrust / competition, environmental, occupational health & safety, mergers and acquisitions, data privacy, intellectual property, etc.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as customer agreements, vendor agreements, supply and distribution contracts, and real estate / property

company-wide compliance plans and initiatives, including development of risk assessments, creation and review of policies and procedures, oversight of the company Code of Conduct and compliance committees, and development and roll-out of trainings and

preventive law by providing advice and, in coordination with more senior attorneys, training and education in areas such as antitrust / competition, contracting practices, food law, and corporate structuring. This role will also provide guidance to Ardent Mills on compliance with various company policies and procedures.Support the management of litigation relating to Ardent Mills' business, including commercial litigation, product liability, personal injury claims, and government enforcement actions, including budgeting and managing outside counsel.Work on miscellaneous projects / duties as assigned by senior attorneys on the Law Team.Essential Skills & Experience : Bachelor's Degree & Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited institution (top 35% of law school class preferred)Admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain membership within a reasonable time. Minimum 5 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney, with a strong background in the following areas : Employment and HR Law : Demonstrated experience advising on employee relations, discipline and termination, wage and hour compliance, leave laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA), workplace investigations, ligation / litigation management experience, and drafting / reviewing employee handbooks and policies. Data Privacy and Security : Knowledge of data privacy laws and frameworks, including experience supporting data governance, privacy policies, incident response planning, and negotiating data protection agreements. Data / IT Security : Familiarity with IT security standards and regulations, cybersecurity incident management, and advising on legal risk associated with IT systems and vendor relationships. EEO Reporting : Knowledge pertaining to preparing and filing EEO-1 reports and advising on equal employment opportunity compliance obligations. General Compliance Support : Ability to support corporate compliance programs, including internal policy development, regulatory filings, risk assessments, and cross-functional compliance initiatives. Proven ability to serve as a strong business partner and proven history of building and demonstrating trust and integrity with others.Excellent communication, drafting and advocacy skills - speaks clearly and concisely; writes effectively and adapts communication to audience.Ability to influence at all levels within the organization and a history of collaborating with other team members and coaching others.Highly motivated self-starter, with capacity to assume responsibility and work independently.Ability to solve problems across broad range of legal and business issues.Ability to operate in ambiguous situations, and work well under pressure, including working with multiple projects.Strong attention to detail, thinks deeply about issues of significant risk and opportunity and demonstrates superior risk management skillsHigh impact execution, excellent time management and general organizational skills.Ability to manage conflict and apply business and legal judgment.Experience working with contractual language, including the drafting, revising, and analysis of the same.Committed to Ardent Mills Values - Trust, Serving, Simplicity and SafetyWillingness to travel as necessary.The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.