What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial position at Viterra US?
A Day in the Life:
The Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & Commercial -- Feed Solutions, Origination and Supply Chain plays a crucial role in providing legal counsel and support to Bunge's domestic business operations concerning feed solutions and origination. This highly professional individual prioritizes the negotiation, drafting, and review of corporate and commercial contracts, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, including supply agreements, transfer, handling and storage agreements, service agreements, and transportation related agreements.
- Providing legal support for real estate and M&A transactions.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to business units on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and commercial transactions.
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, including supply agreements, transfer, handling and storage agreements, service agreements, and transportation related agreements.
- Providing legal support for real estate and M&A transactions.
- Conducting legal due diligence and drafting and negotiating transaction documents
- Advising on legal aspects of domestic business transactions
- Collaborating with external counsel and other professionals to ensure the company's legal interests are protected
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to assigned corporate and commercial transactions.
- Represent Bunge in negotiations with external parties, including customers, suppliers, and regulators.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, finance, operations, centers of excellence (“COE’s”) and other legal professionals, to provide comprehensive legal support.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- 6 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience in an agribusiness or related industry.
- Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, global environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
About the Combination of Bunge and Viterra:
As of July 2, 2025, Bunge and Viterra combined to become one company. Our ~37,000 employees – the driving force behind our success – are dedicated to one purpose: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a newly combined company, we are guided by our shared values in all that we do:
- We are one team.
- We lead the way.
- We do what’s right.
We are passionate, bold and driven. Together, we lead the way to deliver results for our customers, each other and the world.
While we work to integrate our job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to explore positions posted on behalf of both Bunge and Viterra.
