Corporate Counsel w/ Remote Possibility
Kinney Recruiting is collaborating with a global, publicly traded agribusiness to fill a corporate counsel position. This opportunity is geared towards junior to mid-level professionals and focuses on supporting the energy segment of the company. The ideal candidate will serve as a valuable resource for the business and will directly partner with leaders to address issues impacting the company's diverse energy platform. This role offers the chance to work on initiatives that will influence the future of energy in agriculture and beyond. The company's energy platform encompasses petroleum (including refining and pipeline operations), renewable energy, transportation, logistics, retail, and more.
The ideal candidate for this position is a business-minded generalist who is eager to develop both business acumen and industry knowledge to drive the success of the business. Key to succeeding in this role is the ability to cultivate strong business relationships and establish a reputable presence while closely collaborating with business clients.Responsibilities for this role include:
The ideal candidate for this position is a business-minded generalist who is eager to develop both business acumen and industry knowledge to drive the success of the business. Key to succeeding in this role is the ability to cultivate strong business relationships and establish a reputable presence while closely collaborating with business clients.Responsibilities for this role include:
- Providing accurate and timely legal advice to business leaders on various legal matters.
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, such as construction agreements, interconnection and terminal agreements, and marketing and sales contracts.
- Collaborating with the internal team to address inquiries from regulatory agencies.
- Offering legal advice on product distribution and marketing issues.
- Undertaking additional responsibilities as assigned from time to time.
- Demonstrated interest in or experience working with and advising businesses in the energy sector, including refining and energy production, pipelines and transportation, lubricants, and propane.
- Business acumen.
- A growth mindset.