- Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel - Company: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Location: Evanston, IL, US, 60201 - Department: Legal Function - Reports to: Head of Legal, Group HQ (Dublin, Ireland) - Company Overview: Ornua is a dairy cooperative of cooperatives, focused on creating value for Irish family dairy farms. They are Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy, operating in 110 countries with annual sales of €3.4 billion. They have 19 subsidiaries worldwide and over 2,300 employees. The business is divided into two core divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. - Ornua's Values: Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, Achieve Great Things Together. - Job Summary: This is a stand-alone role that will work closely with the senior leadership team and provide legal support for all legal matters within OFNA Inc. The role will also involve providing ad hoc legal support for the Ingredients side of the business. - Dynamic Working: Ornua has a Dynamic Working policy in place, allowing for flexible hours and hybrid working. The position will be based in the Evanston office with occasional travel. - Key Areas of Responsibility: - Develop and implement ways of working with business partners to ensure legal oversight and compliance. - Proactively identify legal risks and navigate emerging legislation. - Advise on promotional and marketing claims. - Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements. - Partner with legal, regulatory, and international functions to implement compliance initiatives. - Manage dispute resolution and outside counsel. - Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, leadership and teamwork skills, business insight and judgement, ability to work autonomously, analytical ability, and experience with outside counsel. - Total Rewards: Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k, paid time off, maternity and parental leave, flexible working, fitness reimbursement, charity donation, complimentary Kerrygold products, free parking and bicycle storage, free snacks and drinks, reward and recognition program, volunteering opportunities, and long service awards. - Salary: Starting at $153,125 with salary commensurate with experience. - Equal Opportunity Employer: Ornua Foods North America Inc is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. - Closing Date: 03/25/2025.
