Senior Counsel Commercial U.S./Canada and Global

Senior Counsel, Commercial U.S./Canada and Global

Location: Westchester, IL
Workplace type: Hybrid

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced commercial attorney to join our Global Legal, Business Integrity & Government Affairs (GLBG) team. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders, providing practical legal counsel on complex commercial matters while supporting key business initiatives and growth objectives. You will act as the lead legal partner for the Food & Industrial Ingredients (F&II) US/Canada Business Leadership Team, helping shape strategy, manage risk, and drive successful outcomes across sales, procurement, supply chain, finance and commercial functions.

What you will do

Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the F&II US/Canada leadership team and partner cross‑functionally with GLBG peers and specialists, including the General Counsel F&II LATAM, on legal, compliance and business integrity issues.

Commercial Contracting: Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements across all business segments; assess legal risks and propose balanced solutions; enhance contracting processes and templates, incorporating AI‑driven efficiencies.

Litigation & Claims Management: Manage commercial disputes, claims and pre‑litigation matters with internal stakeholders and external counsel; oversee strategy, budgeting and execution of litigation involving commercial issues; advise on dispute prevention, enforcement and resolution strategies.

Compliance & Government Affairs: Provide guidance on legal, regulatory and compliance requirements for U.S. and Canada; support policies, training and governance initiatives; advise on emerging legal developments.

What you will bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant commercial contracting and negotiation responsibilities, and experience counseling a business organization or client.
• Experience advising on commercial law and providing independent, practical legal advice to meet strategic objectives.
• Experience with cross‑border transactions.
• Litigation or dispute‑management experience involving commercial matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the ingredients or food & beverage industry and food regulatory law is a plus.

Who you are

• A strong leader with proven business acumen and learning agility.
• A strategic thinker who sees the big picture and manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Good judgment and high integrity, with a deep appreciation of general business values and ethics.

Compensation and Benefits

Relocation Available: No
Pay Range: $181,400.00 – $241,866.67 (Annual)

Full‑time roles are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with competitive company match, and eligibility for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or role‑specific commission/bonus.

AI‑Enabled Recruitment

Ingredion uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI‑assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.