Job Description: Junior Corporate Attorney – Contracts

Location: ST Global Headquarters / Navasota, TX

Reports to: General Counsel

POSITION SUMMARY

The Corporate Attorney will work within a fast-paced department supporting internal clients as a transactional attorney with a focus on drafting and reviewing contracts and supporting business initiatives, such as strategic partnerships and mergers and acquisitions. Suitable candidates will have a bachelor s degree from an accredited university in animal science, biomedical engineering or equivalent background and will be an innovative, highly motivated team player who wishes to make a difference in a demanding and dynamic environment. This position will be located at Navasota Texas.

STgenetics® is the worldwide leader in Sexed Semen and Embryo production. ST is well known around the globe as one of the top sources for assistance in locating and exporting quality semen, embryos, and livestock from the United States. ST through the experience of its staff specializes in helping find quality livestock, semen, and embryos for placement in foreign countries. Their multilingual abilities and successful shipments port to port, make STgenetics® a truly reliable source for marketing to livestock professionals worldwide. Satisfaction is paramount for both buyers and sellers and ST is dedicated to providing quality genetic improvement throughout the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Draft and review contracts, licensing agreements, and corporate documents on behalf of internal clients.
• Identify and mitigate company risk or potential risk.
• Develop, implement, and improve contract administration procedures.
• Apply understanding of key laws, regulations, and legal principles relevant to day-to-day work.
• Maintain, update, and revise contract template agreements, as well as review and integration of customer/third party contracts of acquired companies.
• Oversight and coordination with outside legal counsel regarding disputes/litigation.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in technical field preferred but not required
• Admission to a state bar
• 2+ years of experience in corporate, contract, and transactional work.
• A strong candidate will have further solid drafting skills with knowledge of standard contracting administration procedures, concepts, principles and methods.

STgenetics® is an Affirmative Action EEO employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

STgenetics® participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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