Corporate Counsel
Ag Resource Management · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Provide legal support across financial services.
- Engage in capital markets and corporate governance.
- Negotiate contracts and review marketing.
- Manage litigation and regulatory compliance.
- Ideal for junior attorneys with 2-5 years experience.
About the role
Corporate Counsel
Ag Resource Management is seeking a Corporate Counsel to report to the General Counsel. This role provides broad legal support across the organization and is ideal for a junior attorney with 2–5 years of experience looking to develop a diverse in-house practice within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. The position offers hands-on involvement in capital markets transactions, corporate governance, contract negotiation, collections and litigation oversight, marketing review, and regulatory compliance.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Support debt and equity capital markets activities, including documentation, due diligence, and transaction execution.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation of board materials, maintenance of corporate records, and subsidiary management.
- Support compliance initiatives, including monitoring regulatory developments affecting lending and financial services in the agricultural space.
- Manage and coordinate outside counsel in connection with collection efforts, litigation, and dispute resolution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including financing documents, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
- Partner with the marketing team on review of materials and communications to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams to identify and mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
- Contribute to process improvements and internal training to strengthen the company’s legal and compliance framework.
Experience, Qualifications, And Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
- 2-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, financial services, or corporate in-house environment.
- Experience with secured transactions, corporate transactions, financial services regulation, or litigation preferred.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail a must.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, business-oriented approach.
- Interest in the agricultural or specialty finance industries a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Generally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms. Required to use a keyboard and computer regularly. Specific vision abilities required, including that required to perform extensive computer-related work. Must be able to verbally communicate with others and exchange accurate information. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to distinguish sound and perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Work Environment
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate noise (i.e., home office with computer, phone, and printers). Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period. Must be able to perform all the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
About Ag Resource Management
Ag Resource Management, LLC (ARM) is a technology-based financial solutions provider, offering innovative lending products and services to the agricultural industry. ARM’s commitment to agriculture and its unique underwriting approach are unsurpassed in the industry. Our production lending and crop insurance services have helped thousands of farmers with millions of acres over the past several years.
The opportunity to work at ARM includes:
- 401(k) (Roth and Traditional options) with employer match and vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Key skills/competency
- Corporate Counsel
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Contract Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Litigation Oversight
- Commercial Agreements
- Risk Mitigation
- Financial Services
- Agricultural Finance
Skills & topics
- Corporate Counsel
- Legal Counsel
- Attorney
- J.D.
- Lawyer
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Contract Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Services Law
- Agricultural Law
- Litigation
- Secured Transactions
- Commercial Agreements
- In-house Counsel
- Legal Department
- Junior Attorney
- Associate Counsel
- Debt and Equity
- Finance Law
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in secured transactions, corporate transactions, financial services regulation, or litigation.
- Showcase skills: Emphasize strong drafting, negotiation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Illustrate your ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Express interest: Mention any interest in agricultural or specialty finance industries.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your collaborative, business-oriented approach.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the required experience for the Corporate Counsel role at Ag Resource Management?
- Ag Resource Management seeks a Corporate Counsel with 2-5 years of relevant legal experience, ideally gained in a law firm, financial services, or corporate in-house setting. Experience with secured transactions, corporate transactions, financial services regulation, or litigation is preferred.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Corporate Counsel at Ag Resource Management?
- The Corporate Counsel will support debt and equity capital markets, assist with corporate governance, manage compliance initiatives, coordinate outside counsel for litigation, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and partner with marketing on legal reviews. They will also collaborate with business teams to identify and mitigate risk.
- What qualifications are needed to apply for the Corporate Counsel position at Ag Resource Management?
- Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be actively licensed in at least one state bar. They should also have strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Is experience in the agricultural or specialty finance industry a requirement for the Corporate Counsel job?
- While not a strict requirement, an interest in the agricultural or specialty finance industries is a plus for the Corporate Counsel role at Ag Resource Management. This interest can be highlighted during the application process.
- What kind of work environment can I expect as a Corporate Counsel at Ag Resource Management?
- The work environment is described as dynamic and fast-paced, typical of a financial services company. The role may involve moderate noise levels and requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- What benefits does Ag Resource Management offer its employees?
- Ag Resource Management offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options) and Paid Time Off (PTO).