Senior Corporate Counsel - Contracts

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Senior Corporate Counsel - Contracts

The candidate will be drafting, analyzing and negotiating complex and routine commercial contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, master services agreements, SOWs, SaaS agreements, supply chain agreements, transportation agreements, licensing and other technology agreements. Familiarity with information technology and infrastructure is strongly preferred. Managing the real estate workflow, including drafting, analyzing and negotiating real estate contracts, advising on real estate matters and interfacing with the business team that manages the real estate portfolio. Managing a contract matter throughout the process, from intake or drafting through negotiation and execution, and assisting the business in on-going contract management and dispute resolution. Advising on performance issues and available contractual remedies. Supporting the Law Department in contract lifecycle management, template creation and the development of contracting standards applicable to the organization to achieve organization-wide consistency. Researching and evaluating contract management products and other legal technology tools to streamline legal processes. Assist in implementing innovative legal products and procedures. Preparing negotiation strategies that reflect an advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions, legal requirements for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and company’s overall strategies. Preparing business cases and executive summaries detailing the contract negotiation schedule, issues, and risks. Preparing and delivering trainings and tool kits for the business and helps to develop contracting processes. Supervising and training junior attorneys and paralegals. Actively manages outside counsel.

Additional Information

ID: 2022-25305.

Company info

Smithfield Foods, Inc.
200 Commerce Street
Smithfield
Virginia
United States 23430
Website : http://www.smithfieldfoods.com