Corporate Counsel - Contracts

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING :

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As the Corporate Counsel - Contracts , you will provide legal advice to the Company and generally assist management with a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, interpretation of laws and corporate policies, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The attorney works closely with multi-level operational departments to achieve business objectives within acceptable risk profiles. The attorney performs duties consistent with legal and ethical requirements as well as the Company's values, standards, culture, and business practices.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

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• Contract Drafting & Negotiation : Draft, analyze, and negotiate complex and routine commercial contracts.
• End-to-End Contract Management : Oversee contract matters from intake to execution, assisting with ongoing contract management, dispute resolution, and advising on performance issues and contractual remedies
• Contract Lifecycle & Standardization : Support contract lifecycle management, revise templates, and enforce contracting standards to ensure organization-wide consistency.
• Negotiation Strategy Development : Develop negotiation strategies based on contract terms, legal compliance, and company strategies.
• Management Communication : Prepare business cases and executive summaries outlining negotiation schedules, issues, and risks.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT :

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO / AA INFORMATION

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO / AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

DISCLAIMER

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Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.