Senior Legal Counsel
Apply NowCompany: NewCold
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Senior Legal Counsel
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on thedevelopment and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewColdstrives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offeringadvanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowersour people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in asustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships,and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logisticsolutions.
NewColdis one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We areexpanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can befound on www.newcold.com and our socialmedia.
Salary
$185,000 - $210,000 plus bonus
This is NewCold
We are a serviceprovider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operationof highly automated cold storage facilities. We use the latest technology thatempowers our people to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in asustainable way.
We are one of the fastestgrowing companies, with continued expansion across the world. We currentlyoperate on three continents, including Europe, Australia, and North America,with over 3,000 employees. With our NorthAmerican operations quickly growing, we are currently looking for a SeniorLegal Counsel, in the Chicago area, with a proven track record in internationalprojects, to join our global legal team. This position reports directly to theto General Counsel in The Netherlands.
About the Role
The Senior LegalCounsel assists the business with advice on all legal matters that arise withinNewCold's operations, with a focus on corporate and commercial contracting.
The incumbent will be involved in andwill advise on a broad range of local and international business, commercialand legal issues. The person in this role must be able to prepare, review andnegotiate company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents.
Role and Responsibility
Provide counsel on a wide range of legal matters, coordinate with internal and external legal experts, advise on a variety of commercial transactions, and guard against potential legal risks that the company may face.
Support in managing the corporate structure of NewCold in the U.S. and Canada. Advise senior management regarding compliance with all laws, regulations, and rules applicable to NewCold.
Act as liaison between NewCold North America and NewCold Headquarters in Breda, Netherlands and our external legal vendors on a wide range of topics.
Research laws, including court decisions and legislations, and providing guidance on legal risks related to corporate business.
Work in tandem with Business Development and Operations to support commercial contracting and anticipate any unique issues that may arise.
Work on contract and real estate transactions and construction, supplier and vendor contracts as well as a broad range of matters related to warehouse development and operations.
Manage a paralegal who supports the legal department and the business
Collaborate and work with other teams such as Treasury and the Tax team.
Manage external legal firms and/or counsels.
Educationand Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in an international capacity.
Juris Doctorate degree with top academic credentials.
Must be licensed to practice in Illinois or able to obtain a license to practice law in Illinois.
Exceptional drafting skills with proven experience drafting complex documents to support construction and real-estate transactions.
Extensive knowledge of and practical experience working on contract law and contract negotiations, preferably including financing and merger and acquisition transactions.
Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas; Real estate, technology, IT and/or the construction sector.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong employee relations and ability to communicate cross-culturally.
Competencies and Skills
Strong understanding of the legal aspects of commercial matters.
Experience working in an international work environment and in diversified teams.
Ability to deal with rapidly changing conditions and the creativity to come with solutions for problems that may arise during your projects.
Ability to manage upwards, keeping team members informed about important issues, and present clearly and precisely to stakeholders, enabling others to understand the key facts and issues.
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Areyou up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make surethat you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for afirst interview with the hiring manager. A second interview willfollow with a wider group of NewCold team members.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in thevery near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerfulcompany in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and thepotential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern andautomated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transportand distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits andcompensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position mayappeal to you even more.
Can we welcome you on board as our new Senior Legal Counsel and help continueour successful growth?
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on thedevelopment and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewColdstrives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offeringadvanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowersour people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in asustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships,and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logisticsolutions.
NewColdis one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We areexpanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can befound on www.newcold.com and our socialmedia.
Salary
$185,000 - $210,000 plus bonus
This is NewCold
We are a serviceprovider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operationof highly automated cold storage facilities. We use the latest technology thatempowers our people to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in asustainable way.
We are one of the fastestgrowing companies, with continued expansion across the world. We currentlyoperate on three continents, including Europe, Australia, and North America,with over 3,000 employees. With our NorthAmerican operations quickly growing, we are currently looking for a SeniorLegal Counsel, in the Chicago area, with a proven track record in internationalprojects, to join our global legal team. This position reports directly to theto General Counsel in The Netherlands.
About the Role
The Senior LegalCounsel assists the business with advice on all legal matters that arise withinNewCold's operations, with a focus on corporate and commercial contracting.
The incumbent will be involved in andwill advise on a broad range of local and international business, commercialand legal issues. The person in this role must be able to prepare, review andnegotiate company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents.
Role and Responsibility
Provide counsel on a wide range of legal matters, coordinate with internal and external legal experts, advise on a variety of commercial transactions, and guard against potential legal risks that the company may face.
Support in managing the corporate structure of NewCold in the U.S. and Canada. Advise senior management regarding compliance with all laws, regulations, and rules applicable to NewCold.
Act as liaison between NewCold North America and NewCold Headquarters in Breda, Netherlands and our external legal vendors on a wide range of topics.
Research laws, including court decisions and legislations, and providing guidance on legal risks related to corporate business.
Work in tandem with Business Development and Operations to support commercial contracting and anticipate any unique issues that may arise.
Work on contract and real estate transactions and construction, supplier and vendor contracts as well as a broad range of matters related to warehouse development and operations.
Manage a paralegal who supports the legal department and the business
Collaborate and work with other teams such as Treasury and the Tax team.
Manage external legal firms and/or counsels.
Educationand Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in an international capacity.
Juris Doctorate degree with top academic credentials.
Must be licensed to practice in Illinois or able to obtain a license to practice law in Illinois.
Exceptional drafting skills with proven experience drafting complex documents to support construction and real-estate transactions.
Extensive knowledge of and practical experience working on contract law and contract negotiations, preferably including financing and merger and acquisition transactions.
Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas; Real estate, technology, IT and/or the construction sector.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong employee relations and ability to communicate cross-culturally.
Competencies and Skills
Strong understanding of the legal aspects of commercial matters.
Experience working in an international work environment and in diversified teams.
Ability to deal with rapidly changing conditions and the creativity to come with solutions for problems that may arise during your projects.
Ability to manage upwards, keeping team members informed about important issues, and present clearly and precisely to stakeholders, enabling others to understand the key facts and issues.
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Areyou up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make surethat you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for afirst interview with the hiring manager. A second interview willfollow with a wider group of NewCold team members.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in thevery near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerfulcompany in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and thepotential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern andautomated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transportand distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits andcompensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position mayappeal to you even more.
Can we welcome you on board as our new Senior Legal Counsel and help continueour successful growth?