Senior Corporate Counsel

About the Role

Latitude is partnering with a global agriculture and food processing company to identify a Senior Corporate Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor for its U.S. operations. This is a highly visible, business-facing role that offers the opportunity to work closely with company leadership, support strategic initiatives, and make a meaningful impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as the company's primary legal resource in the United States, providing practical, business-oriented counsel on a broad range of matters, including:

• Commercial contracts and transactions
• Employment matters
• Litigation management
• Regulatory and compliance issues
• Other day-to-day legal needs affecting the U.S. business

The role regularly partners with colleagues across multiple business functions and coordinates with international stakeholders and outside counsel as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience, with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Experience independently managing multiple legal matters and competing priorities
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar license and good standing
• Outstanding professional references

Preferred Experience

• Prior in-house legal experience preferred but not required
• Experience advising businesses with operations in multiple states
• Experience supporting cross-border business activities
• Manufacturing, food production, consumer products, agriculture, or other operational industry experience is a plus

Position Details

• Type of Role: Permanent Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: On-site in St. Louis, Missouri