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Agropur, Inc. Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Laws in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Job Type:Regular Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you! The legal affairs department, commercial law, of Agropur cooperative is called upon to act as a privileged partner of the various business units of the organization. It serves numerous decision-makers in all sectors of the business. The members of his team are rigorous and efficient and they have a developed sense of the cooperative's business dynamics. How Agropur invests in YOU Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities What's involved in this role Participate in the drafting, review and negotiation of various types of commercial contracts, including customer contracts, partnership contracts, supply contracts, distribution contracts, manufacturing contracts, service contracts, purchase or sale contracts, license contracts, lease contracts real estate, confidentiality agreements, etc. Provide legal advice and opinions in various matters related to the activities of the cooperative, including in particular with regard to applicable legislation and regulations. Handle and follow up on various litigation files, either internally or in collaboration with external lawyers. Participate in the identification of risks and the development of legal solutions as part of special projects. Collaborate, with other members of the legal affairs department, in organizing support for internal business units and improving processes (including the management of precedents and the provision of training). Accomplish all other related tasks of a legal nature related to the activities of the cooperative. What you need to join our team Hold a Juris Doctorate Degree (JD) in Law from an accredited law school. Admission to and good standing with a state bar, preferably in the jurisdiction where the company operates (Minnesota or Wisconsin). A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in commercial law acquired within a law firm and/or a corporate legal department. Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other lawyers in the legal department located in Canada on various files. Experience in mergers and acquisitions will be considered as an asset. Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite software. Ability to work with new technologies. We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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