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Assistant General Counsel

Kerry

Beloit, WI(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$146,800–$261,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Background Investigation, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Interviewing Skills, Legal, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Nutrition, Online Chat, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Reimbursement, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales Management, Team Player, Video Chat, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Beloit, WI
POSTED
3 days ago



Workplace Arrangement #LI-Remote




About Kerry


Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.




About the role



We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant General Counsel – Commercial to join our North American legal team and play a key role in shaping the success of a dynamic, fast-paced business. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to provide strategic, business-focused legal guidance on a wide range of commercial matters. This is an opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor—helping drive growth, manage risk, and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.





Based in Beloit, Wisconsin (hybrid preferred, remote considered), this role offers the chance to make meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.





Key responsibilities



• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements including, but not limited to, supply and customer agreements, vendor agreements and co-manufacturing agreements.


• Analyse commercial contract provisions and provide the business team with updates, risk assessments and applicable legal guidance.


• Prepare and coordinate responses to customers, vendors and other third parties regarding contractual matters.


• Monitor and keep up to date on the latest developments in food-related laws and regulations.





Qualifications and skills



• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.


• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.


• Minimum of 5-10 years in-house or large law firm corporate experience.


• Strong background with complex commercial contracts.


• Demonstrated interest in growing experience in commercial areas.


• Ability to adapt and respond to unpredictable, fast-paced workflows and manage multiple projects at once while prioritizing appropriately.


• Significant attention to detail and ability to interact successfully with business and legal teams, customers and other third parties.


• Experience with food & beverage, food safety, chemicals or regulatory matters preferred.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client (internal and external) relationships.











The pay range for this position is $146,800.00 - $261,000.00 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and Location. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 7.8.2026





We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.








Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).


Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.




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