Senior Counsel, Premises Liability/Mass Tort - Decatur 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, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, Expense Management, Finance, Financial Disclosure, Food and Beverage Industry, Government, Incentive Programs, Insurance Claims, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Litigation, Multitasking, Nutrition, Personal Injury, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Player, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Decatur, IL

POSTED

9 days ago

110857BR

Job Title:

Senior Counsel, Premises Liability/Mass Tort - Decatur or Chicago, IL

Department/Function:

Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security

Job Description:

Senior Counsel, Litigation: Premises Liability, Mass Tort – Decatur or Chicago, IL

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, the Senior Counsel, Litigation will manage litigation and disputes for the Company, focusing on insured litigation including general liability, premises liability, mass tort, and other personal injury and property damage matters.

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.

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

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

+ 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.

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Req/Job ID:

110857BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

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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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