Senior Legal Counsel

16 hours ago

Inver Grove Heights, United States CHS Inc Full time

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Inc. is a leading global agricultural and energy company that creates connections to empower agriculture. Owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the U.S., CHS provides fuels and other critical crop inputs, market access and risk management services that help farmers feed the world. The CHS energy division is focused on powering the needs of rural America and meeting the demands of an evolving energy marketplace. The company operates two U.S. petroleum refineries and a network of pipelines and terminals – and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. The combination of energy and ag businesses makes CHS uniquely positioned as an expert regarding traditional and alternative liquid fuels.

As a cornerstone brand of the nation’s largest ag cooperative, the Cenex® brand was built with hometown roots and a dedication to being locally owned and operated. CHS gives back to communities through local Cenex® community programs as well as through CHS community giving and the CHS Foundation.  

CHS serves customers across the U.S. and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the U.S., but today we have employees in 19 countries. 
 

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Legal team. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who will perform a key role in advising businesses within the energy division of CHS. The Senior Legal Counsel will partner with our Assistant General Counsel, as well as other members of the CHS legal team, to guide legal advice to the energy businesses of CHS.  
You must have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, tempered by an appreciation of legal complexity and risk.  You will have meaningful day-to-day interaction with decisionmakers within the business and will be expected to grow into a strategic advisor to those stakeholders.  Additional critical success factors for this position include: excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, changing priorities efficiently, using discretion and judgment in executing assignments with high confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with others and with a team approach to issues.


The person in this role is able to work a hybrid work schedule.
 

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Assistant General Counsel, attorneys, and paralegals to meet the legal needs of the CHS energy division.
  • Provide accurate and timely counsel to business leaders on a variety of legal topics. 
  • Develop and grow business acumen and industry knowledge to support CHS energy businesses and to understand the CHS enterprise.  
  • Review, draft and negotiate a wide array of commercial agreements, including but not limited to construction agreements, interconnection and terminal agreements, marketing and sales contracts.  
  • Work with Assistant General Counsel, business leaders, and outside counsel in responding to requests from regulatory agencies. 
  • Partner closely with business clients to develop strong, trusted working relationships.
  • Champion and promote a strong safety culture, follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations, identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. 
     
Minimum Qualifications (required)
  • J.D. Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school
  • Active member of a state bar in good standing
  • 4 plus years of legal practice experience with a reputable law firm and/or corporate enterprise 
Additional Qualifications
  • Experience working with and counseling businesses in energy industry, including refining and energy production, pipelines and transportation, lubricants and propane.
  • Experience providing legal advice on product distribution and marketing matters. 
  • Experience developing strong partnerships with business leaders
  • Formal or informal experience working on and/or leading teams aligned to provide legal services to business units that are distributed by product/service line and/or geography.
  • A proven commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for helping teams achieve common goals.
  • Achievements consistent with academic excellence
  • Strong business acumen 
  • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

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CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

 

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

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