Lead Counsel Legal and E&C (Canada or USA)

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role: Lead Counsel - Legal and Ethics & Compliance

Location: Hybrid (Canada or USA)
Hours/Shift: 40 hours
Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us
Get ready to Own Your Career as Lead Counsel for Legal and Ethics & Compliance (E&C) at Trouw Nutrition a Nutreco company based in Canada or the USA.

As a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed our purpose of Feeding the Future drives everything we do. We are committed to supporting our customers advancing sustainability and enabling our business through practical commercially focused solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with leaders across North America and internationally helping shape decisions manage risk and support business growth in a dynamic and purpose-driven organization.

What Youll Do

• Legal and E&C Advisory: Provide practical legal and E&C guidance to assigned international business unit(s) helping leaders manage risk interpret requirements protect the companys reputation and make informed business decisions.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Build trusted relationships with leaders across the business acting as a proactive advisor who anticipates challenges identifies risks and opportunities early and provides practical solutions before issues arise.
• Business Enablement: Enable the business to manage routine legal and compliance matters through clear guidance templates digital tools and self-service resources while fostering confidence and capability within leadership teams.
• External Counsel Management: Manage external counsel to ensure specialized legal support is efficient cost-effective and aligned with business priorities.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the development and improvement of legal and E&C policies procedures templates playbooks and systems to strengthen governance and improve operational effectiveness.
• Training Risk and Investigations: Deliver legal and E&C training support risk assessments monitor trends and perform or assist with internal investigations as needed.
• Project and Transaction Support: Support strategic projects M&A activities and other cross-functional initiatives from a legal and E&C perspective.

Who Were Looking For

• Law degree licensed to practice law in Canada or USA or equivalent qualification.
• 7 years of legal experience in an international business environment.
• Knowledge of contract competition and basic corporate law; food law knowledge is an asset.
• Experience drafting and revising international agreements; M&A and training experience are assets.
• Experience with legal technology including Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and legal AI applications is highly valued.
• Interest in E&C work and willingness to grow in the role; E&C Officer experience is an asset.
• Fluent in English; French language skills are an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and establish credibility as a trusted business partner.
• Proven track record of taking a proactive approach to identifying risks opportunities and solutions while balancing business objectives and legal requirements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions levels and geographies through practical advice sound judgment and strong communication.

Youll Also Need

• Legal counsel experience in an international business setting.
• Exceptional communication relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal matters into practical actionable guidance.
• A proactive solutions-oriented approach that balances legal risk compliance obligations and commercial priorities.
• Ability to work independently build partnerships quickly and become a trusted resource for business leaders.
• Ability to travel regularly across North America and occasionally internationally.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement from one of our company locations. Locations include Canada - Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Guelph St. Marys (ON) Montreal Moncton. USA - Portales (NM) Bovina or De Leon (TX) Indianapolis (IN) and St. Louis (MO).

What youll receive

As part of Nutrecoyoullbe a member of the SHV family a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us andyoullgain access to a wide network ofexpertiseand global career paths.

In additionyoullreceive

Canada

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 3 weeks vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

USA

• Competitive health benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then40 hoursPTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus program is based on performance

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Whereyoullfeel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So ifyoureinterested in joining us get ready to Own your progress yourpotentialand your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Additional Information

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use AI or automated decision-making tools to screen assess or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check: Final candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified women Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Pay Transparency: Compensation is determined based on factors including skills education and experience. Nutreco is committed to pay equity and considers internal equity when determining compensation offers.

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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality innovation and sustainability are guiding principles embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race color religious creed sex national origin citizenship status age physical or mental disability sexual orientation marital parental military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.