79594BR

　　Job Title:

　　Litigation Counsel/Senior Counsel-Chicago, IL

　　Department/Function:

　　Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security

　　Job Description:

　　Litigation Counsel/Senior Counsel-Chicago, IL

　　This is an exempt level position.

　　Position Summary:

　　Reporting to the Chief Litigation & Regulatory Law Counsel, the Litigation Counsel/Senior Counsel will manage litigation and disputes for the Company.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Oversee a significant litigation docket of active cases

　　Handle disputes in a proactive manner and anticipate and mitigate risks to achieve the best result for the company

　　Manage government and third-party requests for information

　　Manage outside counsel efficiently while maximizing value and develop innovative models to budgeting legal spend

　　Report on litigation risk and reserves as part of company’s financial disclosure process

　　Counsel on commodities trading regulatory matters

　　Job Requirements:

　　Illinois licensed attorney with 5+ years’ litigation experience.

　　Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial litigation and regulatory matters.

　　Outstanding advocacy, presentation, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

　　Demonstrated ability to build relationships and positively influence outcomes.

　　Work independently with general supervision and direction from the Chief Litigation and Regulatory Law Counsel in furtherance of department goals and the strategic plan.

　　Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment handling multiple competing tasks simultaneously to closure.

　　Highly motivated, proactive, self-disciplined and team-oriented.

　　Committed to ADM values: integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork, and responsibility.

　　The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, experienced lawyer with a strong complex litigation and litigation management background, preferably with a large global company, top-tier law firm, or government, with experience managing outside counsel, evaluating litigation risk, and setting strategy on a case by case level.

　　Broad and deep exposure to commodities regulations and interacting with regulatory agencies (CFTC, CME) preferred.

　　This position may be considered a Senior Counsel for the ideal candidate.

　　Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

　　ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.​

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　　City:

　　Chicago

　　State:

　　IL - Illinois

　　Ref ID:

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　　About ADM::

　　ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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　　Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

　　We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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　　Benefits and Perks

　　Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:

　　Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

　　Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

　　Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

　　Additional benefits include:

　　Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day

　　Adoption assistance and paid parental leave

　　Tuition assistance

　　Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs