CORPORATE COUNSEL - LITIGATION - CORPORATE OFFICE - AUSTIN,MN 

 

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

 

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. 

 

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

 

Responsibilities

We are seeking a full-time litigator and counselor to join our collegial, collaborative and inspired legal team. Specific responsibilities include:

Developing and executing strategy on litigated matters and disputes, primarily in the United States; practice areas may include commercial litigation, consumer fraud, product liability, and personal injury, among others Managing and overseeing the discovery process in pre-litigation claims and litigated matters as assigned Working cross-functionally with business teams and other lawyers on litigation strategies Overseeing outside counsel relationships to deliver litigation outcomes Working with and assigning directional tasks to litigation paraprofessionals Developing and implementing e-discovery processes and tools to streamline document management Determining the need for, developing and executing internal training, based on litigation and dispute learnings Other opportunities as assigned

 

Qualifications

Reporting to the Senior Counsel – Litigation, the successful candidate will exhibit unmatched ethical standards, a passion for client service, a strong work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will also be skilled at balancing business and legal risks and managing multiple projects at one time. Specific qualifications are:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; ability to become licensed in Minnesota Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney or in a related legal role in a law firm or in-house law department; some law firm experience desired  Experience with mediations and arbitrations is a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in legal research and writing Strong understanding of discovery rules and practices Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously Familiarity with products liability, class action land/or personal injury litigation is a plus Demonstrated curiosity; able to quickly learn new areas and business considerations; comfortable with change Able to manage company confidential information and data requiring the highest degree of attention to preserve confidentiality Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

 

Location: Austin, MN (Global Headquarters) 

 

A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered, if required.

 

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Corporate Counsel role is $120,000 - $168,000 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. 

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. 

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time 

 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

 

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

 

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.