General Counsel, North America

COFCO International

Chicago, Illinois, US
On-site
Corporate governance
Commercial legal issues
Entity governance
The role will provide comprehensive legal advice and support on corporate and secretarial matters, entity governance, and commercial legal issues affecting the U.S. and Mexico businesses

Job Summary

  • The role will provide comprehensive legal advice and support on corporate and secretarial matters, entity governance, and commercial legal issues affecting the U.S. and Mexico businesses.
  • This role will act as a key legal business partner, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Mexico corporate requirements while supporting strategic initiatives across the North America region.
  • Opportunity to join a leading global agri-business with strong growth ambitions.

Matching Summary

The role will provide comprehensive legal advice and support on corporate and secretarial matters, entity governance, and commercial legal issues affecting the U.S. and Mexico businesses.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • corporate governance
  • commercial legal issues
  • entity governance
  • legal business partner
  • risk management
  • compliance with regulations

Nice-to-have

  • pragmatic legal solutions
  • fast-paced international environment
  • trusted advisor
  • diverse international working environment

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years post-qualification experience
  • J.D. degree from a recognized U.S. law school
  • Admission to practice law in Illinois
  • Experience in agricultural commodities or trading industry

Work Rights

Not specified

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