Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to join our legal team, with a primary focus on providing legal support for the company’s oilseed processing plant and port grain elevator located in the Odesa region. This role will also provide legal assistance to the corporate legal team supporting agri-trading operations.
The position requires a strong background in land law, regulatory and permitting matters, contract law, and pre-litigation work, with a hands-on approach to legal risk management in an industrial setting. 
Work Location:
Primary location: Odesa or Kyiv.
If based in Kyiv, a mandatory presence in the Odesa region for at least 2 weeks per month is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full legal support for the operational activities of the oil extraction facility and port elevator in the Odesa region.
• Advise on matters related to land use, leases, ownership, and compliance with Ukrainian land law.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory permits and approvals, including environmental, construction, and operational documentation.
• Support the business during inspections and audits by regulatory authorities, including the preparation of responses and communication with government bodies.
• Handle pre-litigation and claims-related work with contractors, service providers, and authorities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including construction, supply, services, maintenance, and logistics.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and proactively assess legal risks.
• Provide legal input to the trading legal team as needed, including support on contracts and 3rd parties check matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments (operations, compliance, commercial, finance, security) to ensure business alignment.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Law (Ukrainian university).
• 5–10 years of legal experience, ideally in industrial production, agriculture, port infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• Strong expertise in:
  
  • Corporate and Land Law
  • Regulatory and permitting procedures
  • Pre-litigation and claims handling
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Inspections and interaction with government bodies
• Previous experience supporting industrial sites, plants, or elevators is a strong advantage.
• Bar license (advocate status) is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Fluent in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken).

City

Illichivsk

State

Odessa region

Location Country

Ukraine

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.