Job Description
The Junior Legal Counsel position reports to Legal Counsel (Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Myanmar, Malaysia) and supports members of the business by providing legal counsel on a range of topics related to legal matters in SEA and ANZ, specifically Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Myanmar.
Your Responsibilities
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
#IncludingYou
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.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.
Your Responsibilities
- Support the Legal Counsel in providing legal advice and counselling to the local and regional business and regulatory and statutory matters, ensuring that the Company complies with all regulatory and statutory requirements
- Assist in handling a range of legal matters ranging from corporate / commercial transactions, negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures
- Draft, review and vet contracts and other legal documents based on established templates and guidelines, escalating non-standard or higher-risk issues to the Legal Counsel
- Assist in maintaining, reviewing and updating standard contract templates and supporting improvements to contract review and filing processes
- Work with business units on day-to-day legal queries and transactional support, and escalate complex legal or risk issues to the Legal Counsel
- Cooperate with US/EMEA headquarters Legal functions where necessary
- Perform all other Legal related responsibility as necessary and as directed by Legal Counsel (Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Myanmar, Malaysia) and APAC Legal Team
- Degree in Law from a reputable university; Minimum 4-year PQE in international law firms or leading domestic law firms (specializing in corporate work), in-house experience with MNCs preferred but not necessary
- Regional exposure required
- Have business sense and capability to develop and maintain a good relationship with internal and external clients, and drive desirable outcomes through influence
- Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
- Highest ethical standards and strong integrity
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
#IncludingYou
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.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.
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