The Corporate Counsel will report to the General Counsel and provide broad legal support across the organization. This role is ideal for a junior attorney with 2–5 years of experience who is eager to develop a diverse in-house practice within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. The position offers hands-on involvement in capital markets transactions, corporate governance, contract negotiation, collections and litigation oversight, marketing review, and regulatory compliance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support debt and equity capital markets activities, including documentation, due diligence, and transaction execution.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation of board materials, maintenance of corporate records, and subsidiary management.
• Support compliance initiatives, including monitoring regulatory developments affecting lending and financial services in the agricultural space.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel in connection with collection efforts, litigation, and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including financing documents, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Partner with the marketing team on review of materials and communications to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams to identify and mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements and internal training to strengthen the company’s legal and compliance framework.

Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• 2-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, financial services, or corporate in-house environment.
• Experience with secured transactions, corporate transactions, financial services regulation, or litigation preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail a must.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, business-oriented approach.
• Interest in the agricultural or specialty finance industries a plus.

Physical Demands

• Generally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms
• Required to use a keyboard and computer regularly
• Specific vision abilities required, including that required to perform extensive computer-related work
• Must be able to verbally communicate with others and exchange accurate information
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to distinguish sound and perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e., home office with computer, phone, and printers)
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period

About Ag Resource Management

• 401(k) (Roth and Traditional options) with employer match and vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive compensation and benefits package