Associate General Counsel

Description

URUS is seeking an experienced Transactional/Business Attorney
in its Madison (Wisconsin) office to support its worldwide agriculture services biotech business as Associate General Counsel
. The attorney will work closely with the General Counsel and will be a key contributor to the legal team to ensure a high level of service while protecting the business. Opportunities are abundant for growth into multiple areas of interest.

• Manage, draft, and negotiate contracts and terms and conditions.
• Help the business develop template agreements and streamlined processes.
• Help manage, prepare, and comply with governance documents.
• Aid the General Counsel in compliance and growth efforts across the business, including possibly M&A, trademarks management, privacy/GDPR, sanctions, and KYC matters (with no experience in those areas being required before hire).

• JD from an accredited US law school
• Minimum experience with contracts: 7 years, preferably with some M&A, trademarks, privacy/GDPR, sanctions, or KYC experience
• Ability to work full-time with at least half worked onsite in our Madison, WI office
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for improving processes
• Curiosity regarding the business and a desire to help farmers worldwide with Better Cows for a Better World
• Ability to manage multiple work streams
• Desire to learn new topics, gain new skills, and grow professionally