What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Counsel position at FMC Corporation - Corporate?
Overview:
FMC Corporation is one of the world’s leading agricultural science companies. We are proud that our chemistries are helping to feed the world. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one.
Responsibilities:
As business counsel primarily supporting FMC’s North America business as well as FMC Precision Agriculture, the attorney will partner with Company vice-presidents and other senior business clients to provide guidance on legal issues that impact the strategy or operations of the business. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel responsible for global commercial legal support.
Commercial Contracts: Drafting and advising on confidentiality, distributorship, sales agency, supply, licensing, consulting and other agreements.
Strategic Counseling: Supporting the North America and Precision Agriculture business on strategic initiatives, including joint development, product acquisition and other third party strategic arrangements.
Claims Management: Advising on product issues including product claims and customer complaints.
Compliance Counseling: Advising on compliance matters under applicable United States laws and regulations, including antitrust and regulatory matters.
Training: Assuming a lead role in training business teams to ensure legal compliance and ethics, adherence to contract guidelines and mitigation of risk generally.
With respect to intellectual property, litigation, environmental, privacy, employee and benefits and other specialized issues, this attorney will work with other members of the FMC Law Department.
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ Degree
Law Degree from an Accredited US Law School
Active Bar Membership – PA Preferred
5-8 years experience and a proven track record in a corporate law department or private law firm environment
Strong background in general commercial legal matters
Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industry a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Broad experience in drafting legal documentation
Competencies:
Work independently and handle multiple priorities within deadlines
Prioritize and manage complex issues and projects that have significant business impact
Be a detailed-oriented individual with the ability to function effectively under pressure
Be a self-starter and perform without significant direct supervision
Identify areas of risk/concern in area of responsibility
Build solid, effective working relationships with stakeholders
Express ideas clearly and convey necessary information
Think strategically and tactically
Collaborate effectively with law department colleagues on issues involving IP, litigation, environmental, privacy and other specialized subject matter areas
Negotiate skillfully, present ideas persuasively, and close transactions with mutually beneficial results
Leverage the Company’s contract management system to drive efficient and effective contracting practices
Create and conduct formal presentations
