General Mills

General Mills

Sr. Counsel, Commercial Contracts & Vendor Management

Minneapolis, MN · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$249kDetected 5 days ago
NegotiationOutbound SalesSupply ChainLogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementIntellectual PropertyLeadershipMentoring

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day.
  • We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
  • Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.​

Responsibilities

  • Prepare contracting approach for, draft, and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements in support of General Mills' global Sourcing processes and Supply Chain operations
  • Provide key legal support for indirect contracts, including software licensing agreements, SaaS and technology services agreements, professional and consulting services agreements, marketing and advertising agreements, and intellectual property licensing agreements (both inbound and outbound)
  • Develop, maintain, and leverage template agreements, playbooks, contracting guidelines and artificial intelligence tools to drive efficiency and consistency across the procurement legal function
  • Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, Digital & Technology, marketing, and business and operating unit leadership to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice
  • Enterprise Vendor Management Support
  • Provide significant legal support to a new enterprise vendor management function housed within the Sourcing organization
  • Develop negotiating positions and legal strategies to resolve vendor disputes, including disputes related to service levels, pricing, intellectual property, indemnification, and breach of contract
  • Document the resolution of vendor disputes, including drafting settlement agreements, amendments, and related correspondence

Requirements

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a large, multinational, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Nice to have

  • Prior in-house experience at, or significant advisory work for, a multinational consumer or manufacturing company
  • Commercial contract litigation experience
  • Experience supporting vendor management, supplier relationship management, or procurement governance programs
  • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal technology platforms, including AI-based tools (e.g., Harvey.AI)
  • Experience mentoring sourcing or procurement professionals regarding contract issues and dispute resolution techniques
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Minnesota bar admission or eligibility for admission preferred)

Compensation

  • $149,500 - $249,300 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role.
  • The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc.
  • As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. ​
  • Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
  • The salary range for this position is:
  • You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

Benefits

  • We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
  • Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.

Equal opportunity

  • EMPLOYER (EOE) ​
  • General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
  • If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.
  • General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.
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