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Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

In North America, LDC owns or operates oilseed crushing and processing facilities; biodiesel, ethanol, and glycerin production assets; food and beverage ingredient businesses; export terminals; research, development and innovation centers; and a broad network of logistics, storage and distribution assets.

The position offers the opportunity to interact with senior management and work on a wide range of legal matters associated with all aspects of LDC's North American businesses. Areas of responsibility may include commercial transactions, strategic projects, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property matters, corporate and finance transactions, construction and capital projects, regulatory and compliance matters, supply chain and logistics issues, employment matters, disputes and litigation management, and general corporate counseling.

The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operations, industrial, innovation, finance, human resources and corporate teams, and will have the opportunity to support both regional matters and certain global initiatives.

• Juris Doctor degree.

• Bar admission in good standing, licensed to practice in one or more states; without admission in Connecticut, must be eligible to register as Connecticut Authorized House Counsel.

• Approximately 5-7 years of experience in-house and/or in a law firm, with an emphasis on commercial transactions, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, litigation, and general corporate counseling; prior in-house experience supporting multiple business functions is a plus.

• Must be able to multi-task in a challenging, fast-paced work environment.

• Strong judgment and the ability to independently manage matters while effectively escalating issues when appropriate.

• Proactive, energetic self-starter and independent thinker.

• Detail oriented and organized.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.

• An enthusiasm to leverage artificial intelligence tools to improve efficiency, enhance work product quality, and support business objectives.

• Intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills and a desire to continuously learn and expand expertise across a broad range of legal disciplines.

On-site gym access

Bi-weekly lunches provided

Hybrid Work Schedule - 4 days in office/1 day remote

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us