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Sr. Counsel- National Accounts/Vendor Contracts (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
Location:
Rosemont, IL
Description:
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of Food People! Provide legal support to internal clients as it relates to commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating agreements and achieving compliance as it relates to relevant laws and corporate policies. The assignments and responsibilities require direct contact with internal and external clients and stakeholders, the ability to handle complex legal issues, the ability to work independently, and the ability to exercise critical judgment to minimize potential legal exposure and risk.This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning there is a combination of onsite work three days a week and the rest remote. Responsibilities:Review and interpret complex contracts and other legal documents while applying a working knowledge of relevant legal subject matter which may include contract formation and interpretation, Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine, Uniform Commercial Code, Federal Anti-Kickback Law and Regulatory Safe Harbors.Collaborate with other Legal team members on a variety of contract and commercial issues.Review, draft and negotiate form and non-form vendor agreements, customer agreements and other similar agreements.Act as US Foods legal counsel in negotiations related to commercial interactions, including contract formation and disputes.Gather facts from internal clients to broaden or narrow scope of questions based on information received or subject matter of inquiry.Analyze complex commercial/business concepts and identify relevant legal issues and related, real-world risks; provide prompt, clear and practical legal analysis, advice, and solutions; and generally assist the business in achieving its goals.Utilize primary and secondary resources for legal research.Draft standard legal documents (i.e., letter of guarantees, credit related documents).Review and draft responses to complex bids, request for information, request for proposals or other similar type documents.Manage contracts in an electronic contract management database if and as requested by the Legal department.Other duties as assigned by managerRelationship:Internal: Advise, counsel and support in negotiations, acting as a key partner for internal business stakeholdersExternal: Represent the company and its Legal department when dealing with external legal representatives in negotiations and disputes.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum seven (7) years related transactional experience in contracts requiredPrior in-house experience strongly preferredEducation:Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school. Licenses: Licensed to practice law and in good standing in IllinoisPreferred Qualifications:Able to manage multiple projects and work successfully in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to inspire trust and confidence with stakeholders at all levels.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex legal concepts to a lay audience.Proven ability to incisively and pragmatically evaluate issues, and independently make decisions regarding complex legal issues with minimal supervision.Skilled in interactions which involve contentious situations, negotiations, or influencing and garnering support for issues or projects.Working knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements governing the sale of goods and services to federal and state funded organizations, including U.S. anti-kickback, anti-bribery and antitrust laws, preferred but not required.Experience with government contracts preferred but not required.#LI-MS1***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Company:
US Foods
Posted:
May 9 on TopUSAJobs
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Sr. Counsel- National Accounts/Vendor Contracts (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work) is a Legal Counselor Job at US Foods located in Rosemont IL. Find other listings like Sr. Counsel- National Accounts/Vendor Contracts (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work) by searching Oodle for Legal Counselor Jobs.
Sr. Counsel- National Accounts/Vendor Contracts (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work) is a Legal Counselor Job at US Foods located in Rosemont IL. Find other listings like Sr. Counsel- National Accounts/Vendor Contracts (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work) by searching Oodle for Legal Counselor Jobs.