Senior Counsel

5-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

We strive to create a balance between economic, social and environmental objectives.



# Senior Counsel

## Job Reference JR0068693

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods with activities spanning the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

The Senior Counsel 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.

## Experience

The ideal candidate must have 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. This position is hybrid. 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

## Qualifications

- Must have a Juris Doctor degree
- Must be in good standing and licensed to practice in one or more states; without admission in Connecticut, must be eligible to register as Connecticut Authorized House Counsel.
- Ability to multi-task in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to learn and support the breadth of the LDC Group’s businesses, with practical, business-savvy approach.
- Proactive, energetic self-starter and independent thinker.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.

## Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

We 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.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- 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
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

## Diversity & Inclusion

LDC 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. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

## Sustainability

Sustainable 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. We strive to create a balance between economic, social and environmental objectives.

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, Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts, M&A and Business Development Transactions, Litigation/Arbitration, Intellectual Property Matters

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