Legal Counsel, IT COE

Overview

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, guides our work, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace where safety, inclusion, integrity, and results matter. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities to serve growers and advance a more profitable, sustainable future for all stakeholders.

This role is required to be on-site. This role will be posted from September 16th, 2025 - October 16th, 2025.

• Lead Counsel, IT will be the primary legal subject matter expert on IT and technology-related matters across the legal function. Areas of focus include:
• Review, draft, and negotiate critical IT, software and other technology-related agreements, as well as other corporate-related contracts and master service agreements.
• Advise business stakeholders and legal colleagues on IT, cyber security, data protection and privacy, AI, or other technology-based legal issues and terms.
• Establish a repository of software, cyber security and other related contract terms with stakeholders and legal team based on operating segment risk and jurisdictional requirements.
• Support risk analysis and evaluation of technology, software or AI tools defined by business objectives as well as implementation.
• Support incident response of cyber security or data breach incidents.
• Track and interpret new legislation and regulations impacting technology.
• Prepare and deliver IT-focused training for stakeholders.

• Work closely with procurement, commercial, operations, and other stakeholders including other segments of Legal department.
• Draft template contract language, including supply chain contracts and IT contracts that support the needs of stakeholders.
• Provide legal support on strategic business objectives and initiatives supporting commercial, procurement and operations stakeholders.
• Assist in retaining and managing external counsel as necessary.
• Comply with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Statement of Core Values and Code of Business Conduct; the Respect in the Workplace Policy;
  Safety, Health and Environment Policies; and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures as implemented and/or revised by the Company or by legislation.

• A law degree and be a member in good standing with the local jurisdiction.
• 3-7 years of post-bar legal experience in private practice or in-house (in-house experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with IT and other technology-related agreements, including drafting, negotiating and reviewing.
• Experience with cyber security laws and incident response frameworks for data/cyber breaches.
• Demonstrated legal knowledge in cyber security, data protection, AI and other emerging technologies and their legal implications.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Experience in supply chain matters and with agriculture, mining or heavy industry.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply chain agreements for digital projects, including procurement of IT systems, hardware and software.
• Ability to advise on software licensing agreements (on-premise, SaaS, cloud-based, subscription, perpetual).
• Knowledge of safety, health and environment obligations and how IT systems interface with critical operations.
• Ability to advise on technology matters and risk mitigation in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of people, job functions and business segments within the organization, and externally advance legal department and business goals.
• Ability to identify legal risks and provide risk-adjusted advice.
• Willingness to learn and understand strategic and operational aspects of the business and adapt in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to handle multiple and varied legal projects with competing deadlines.
• Having an owners mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Excellent judgment and people skills.
• Ability to operate in a multinational, matrixed organization and to adapt legal advice to diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
• Willingness to travel.

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $154,400 - $264,600. The company provides this range as general guidance; actual salary depends on factors including candidate skill set, experience, training, licensure and certifications, location, and other business needs. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage for positions over 30 hours per week, retirement with generous employer matching, paid vacation, sick days and holidays, paid personal and parental leaves, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Details will be shared during the application process.

This role is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with program terms.…