Gowan Group is looking for an In-House Legal Counsel to assist our General Counsel with the handling of all legal affairs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and assist in the negotiation of supply agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and other contracts needed to conduct the company’s business.
- Provide legal advice on contractual obligations, enforcement of contracts, and commercial disputes, as well as identify issues on intellectual property rights, technology agreements, labor disputes and related issues.
- General corporate counsel on competition law principles focusing on the context of supply/distribution agreements and sales and marketing.
- Support corporate transactions such as acquisitions, creation of new legal entities and joint ventures, corporate reorganizations. Participate in due diligence and M&A activities.
- Provide support and monitoring for corporate governance in relevant jurisdictions.
- Provide legal support over compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Tax and Risk Management teams on banking and investment matters, intercompany agreements, cross-border business and tax planning, internal controls and litigation.
- Monitor litigation and arbitration as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Qualified solicitor or barrister admitted in England and Wales
- Relevant professional experience in a corporate legal department or independent law firm
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex business issues and legal issues/risks to advance practical business-oriented solutions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Goal driven, focused team player
- Agrochemical or chemical related industry experience is a plus
- Italian language skills are a plus
Travel:
- This position reports to the Gowan Group General Counsel, located in Yuma, AZ, U.S.A.
- Some domestic and international travel may be required.
What We Do
Gowan Company is a Yuma, AZ-based, family-owned company that has evolved into a global player in the agricultural input industry. Over 50 years ago, Jon Jessen began his venture working in the fields alongside farmers to help them identify, and solve pest problems that threatened to compromise the health of their crops and their livelihood.
Today, the Gowan Group employs over 950 employees globally with entities in 11 countries including France, Italy, Spain, UK, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s products and services include crop protection products (insecticides, fungicides, etc.) as well as seeds and fertilizers. Contract formulation, manufacturing, and warehousing are also included in the comprehensive suite of products and services provided by Gowan. Based on recent sales growth over the past 5 years, Phillips McDougall has cited Gowan Company as one of the fastest growing agrochemical companies in the world.
Gowan employees are proud to be a part of this family-owned tribe, working together towards a common goal. Weekly “happy half hour” celebrations on Friday, monthly company luncheons, profit-sharing bonuses, excellent benefits, and many other perks make Gowan a truly great place to work.
