Senior Legal Counsel

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.Job DescriptionThe position offers the opportunity to interact with senior management and work on a wide range of legal matters associated with all aspects of the commodities merchandising and processing business, including complex transactions / M&A, commercial contracts, regulatory issues, corporate and finance, construction agreements, HR / employment law matters, and litigation / arbitrations.Candidate QualificationsBar admission in good standing, licensed to practice in one or more states; without admission in Connecticut, must be eligible to register as Connecticut Authorized House Counsel.A minimum of 7 years of experience in-house and / or in a law firm, with an emphasis on M&A and business development transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, litigation / arbitration, and intellectual property matters; prior in-house experience working on a range of matters is a plus.Must be able to multi-task in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.Ability to learn and support the breadth of the LDC Group’s businesses, with a practical, business-savvy approach.Proactive, energetic self-starter and independent thinker.Detail-oriented and organized.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.What We OfferWe provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance, and disability coverage.401k with Company Match.Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility, and family building benefits.Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).Diversity & InclusionLDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities, and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.SustainabilitySustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders : our people, our business partners, the communities we touch, and the environment around us.#J-18808-Ljbffr