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Litigation Senior Counsel - Decatur, IL OR Chicago, IL

ADM

Decatur, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$128,800–$238,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Agriculture, Animal Nutrition, Attorney, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, Finance, Financial Disclosure, Food and Beverage Industry, Government, Incentive Programs, Insurance Claims, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Multitasking, Nutrition, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Request for Information (RFI), Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Decatur, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
107281BR

Job Title:


Litigation Senior Counsel - Decatur, IL OR Chicago, IL


Department/Function:


Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security


Job Description:


Litigation Senior Counsel - Decatur, IL OR Chicago, IL

This is an exempt level position.


Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, the Litigation Senior Counsel will manage litigation and disputes for the Company, focusing on insured litigation and litigation practice management, including eDiscovery.


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 related to pending or threatened regulatory inquiries.

+ Select and manage outside counsel efficiently while maximizing value and utilize innovative models to budgeting legal spend.

+ Report on litigation risk and reserves as part of Company’s financial disclosure process.

+ Provide eDiscovery legal support throughout the Company.

+ Partner within Litigation & Regulatory Law team to further litigation best practices and provide lessons-learned training to business teams and internal stakeholders.


Job Requirements:


+ Illinois licensed attorney with at least five (5) years’ litigation experience.

+ Demonstrated experience handling complex litigation and disputes, with a focus on insured litigation.

+ Familiarity with insurance coverage for claims, including reserving and reporting requirements.

+ 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 Assistant General Counsel, Litigation in furtherance of Litigation & Regulatory Law team goals and the Company’s 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.


Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? 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 background check.


REF:107281BR


Req/Job ID:


107281BR


City:


Decatur


State:


IL - Illinois


Ref ID:


#LI-AS5


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About ADM


At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. 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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law


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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 support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:


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

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

+ Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).


Additional benefits include:


+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

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


*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.


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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.


If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


The pay range for this position is expected to be between:


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$128,800.00 - $238,900.00


Salaried Incentive Plan:


The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

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