We are looking for an experienced attorney to provide legal support and facilitate business objectives worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, global company and help shape the legal and compliance function. This position will be based at Seaboard headquarters in the Kansas City area.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position will guide and support a broad range of legal and compliance matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Support business transactions around the globe, including drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements to meet both operational and strategic objectives.
• Manage corporate governance activities, including assistance with annual stockholder meetings, corporate secretarial matters and relevant public company obligations.
• Assist in the development, implementation and training on compliance programs and policies, including trade sanctions, anti-corruption, data privacy, business ethics and document retention.
• Develop and implement compliance work plan, coordinate regulatory risk assessments and provide guidance across the organization on compliance matters.
• Provide support in other key functional areas such as tax, treasury, HR/benefits, IT and litigation.
• Work collaboratively and responsively with a broad range of colleagues across the organization to facilitate a coordinated team approach.
• Be a reliable legal partner to our internal stakeholders by providing strategic legal advice and business counsel, as well as quickly and accurately responding to and negotiating a challenging volume of matters with issues ranging from straightforward to complex.
• Stay abreast of latest developments and trends in ethics and compliance and continuously strengthen the effectiveness of the compliance program.
• Engage, communicate with, and manage outside counsel, as appropriate.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Law degree and admission to the Kansas bar or eligibility for admission thereunder.
• 8 + years of experience in a medium-to-large law firm or corporate legal department. Prior in-house experience and substantial commercial law and regulatory compliance background preferred.
• Strong business acumen and an ability to converse about both business and legal objectives in a cooperative and collaborative manner with C-level executives.
• Good judgment, a high level of professional integrity, a positive attitude, and an ability to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills combined with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to travel on occasion to developing countries in Africa, Latin American, and the Caribbean.
• Experience with contract management and/or entity management systems and technology preferred.
• Experience presenting to and training large groups preferred.
• Foreign language skills (French or Spanish) are a plus.