Corporate Counsel

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job.

We are looking for a Corporate Counsel who will join our Legal team! This position will be based at Scotts Miracle-Gro world headquarters in Marysville, a suburb of Columbus, OH.

The Corporate Counsel will provide expert legal advice and services to the Company’s management, business units and more senior attorneys on a broad spectrum of commercial and generalist legal issues.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Provide legal advice and services for business units across the Company, advising them on a wide variety of matters, including general business, commercial and transactional matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and transactional agreements
• Work with other Company attorneys, Company departments and outside counsel on a variety of legal matters
• Liaise with departments across the Company to solve cross-functional issues and challenges
• Manage outside counsel on certain projects

This position requires an attorney who has strong legal and business analytical ability, a collaborative spirit, the ability to effectively implement guidance and direction from senior attorneys and to comfortably build partnerships with colleagues and business clients. The successful candidate will have extensive experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including services agreements, distribution agreements, supply agreements and technology agreements.

• 8+ years of experience in an in-house legal department and/or law firm with significant involvement in contracts, commercial transactions, and general business legal matters
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
• Experience in advising business managers on legal and strategic aspects of business operations and transactions
• Strong knowledge of commercial law
• Strong legal writing, reasoning, and commercial agreement drafting skills
• Attention to detail and excellent communication and analytical skills
• Collaborative, creative, business-minded, flexible and adaptable

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $163,200.00 - $192,000.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive-eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity