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Senior Counsel – Corporate & Commercial

Senior Counsel – Corporate & Commercial

Blommer Chocolate CompanyChicago, IL, United States
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Chicago - MerchandiseMart

Blommer Chocolate Company (Headquarters)

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza

Suite 626

Chicago, IL 606541339, USA

Chicago - MerchandiseMart

Blommer Chocolate Company (Headquarters)

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza

Suite 626

Chicago, IL 606541339, USA

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Corporate Governance :

  • Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with entity management requirements across jurisdictions.
  • Support M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and corporate policies.
  • Coordinate with finance and tax teams on legal aspects of corporate structure and operations.

Contract Negotiation and Management :

  • Oversee and provide guidance oncontract negotiationswith suppliers, distributors, customers, and other third-party vendors, ensuring all agreements protect the company’s legal interests.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including manufacturing agreements, licensing agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and supply chain agreements.
  • Create standardized contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and approval workflows to support rapid scaling.
  • Ensure that contract management processes are streamlined, and legal documentation is accurate and legally sound, while meeting the company’s business objectives.
  • Advise on contract disputes and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Privacy & Data Protection :

  • Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, PIPEDA).
  • Partner with IT and HR to implement and maintain privacy policies and training.
  • Respond to data subject access requests and manage data incidents.
  • Employment & Investigations :

    Advise HR on employee relations matters, including performance management, terminations, and accommodations.

  • Conduct or oversee internal investigations related to employee complaints, misconduct, or policy violations.
  • Support compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Support immigration matters by coordinating with outside counsel on visa applications, work authorizations, and compliance with U.S. and Canadian immigration regulations.
  • General Legal Support :

  • Assist with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Assist with litigation matters by coordinating document collection, managing discovery responses, and liaising with outside counsel on case strategy and filings.
  • Assist with litigation matters by coordinating document collection, managing discovery responses, and liaising with outside counsel on case strategy and filings.
  • Collaborate with external counsel as needed.
  • Provide training to internal stakeholders on legal and compliance topics.
  • Note : The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

    Physical Requirements :

  • General office environment with majority of time using computer
  • Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements :

  • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct
  • Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office
  • Performance Expectations :

  • Provide expert legal advice and counsel on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring the company’s interests are protected.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to support the skill development of others.
  • Develop and maintain corporate policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and best practices.
  • Manage litigation matters, disputes, and potential legal actions, representing the company’s interests.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s legal framework supports its business strategy and growth objectives.
  • Stay up to date on evolving legal environments, ensuring the company’s operations remain compliant.
  • Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.
  • Skills and Experience Requirements :

  • 7 plus years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
  • Strong background in commercial contracts, employment law, privacy and corporate governance.
  • Experience in the food or manufacturing industry a plus.
  • Excellent judgment, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
  • Education :

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • L icensed in Illinois or eligible for limited admission as in-house counsel in Illinois.
  • A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. The base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. The actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, education, certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

    This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and / or commission-based incentives.

    Salary Range $185K-205K

    Benefits : Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.

  • Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
  • 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday
  • Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms : Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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