Corporate Counsel - Boulder, CO

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Corporate Counsel III – Boulder, CO - 1084

Role Purpose – 

To provide leadership and guidance to the NAFTA-Flowers management team, supporting the business strategy and objectives, including designing and implementing a legal compliance program and providing advice on all key legal matters, transactions and litigations. This is a very visible role within the NAFTA Flowers organization and this position will contribute pro-actively to the development of innovative business strategies, and provide frameworks and tools for effective and enforceable development and implementation of business strategies. The Corporate Counsel provides leadership to the NAFTA-Flowers business unit by providing strategic, timely and accurate legal advice and help deliver strategies, transactions and operations as a pro-active business partner from an integrated legal and business perspective as appropriate, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as Syngenta rules and policies.

Accountabilities – 

Manage the day-to-day legal function within the NAFTA-Flowers businesses and special projects as assigned. Provide leadership and legal support to: (1) the Legal function, (2) the business development function, (3) the business management team(s), and (4) within the organization as a whole. • Assures professional strategic and operational legal, IP and licensing support for NAFTA-Flowers by accessing the broader LIPL network in NAFTA and Globally. • Provide NAFTA perspective on global Flowers matters and other global projects. • Responsible for meeting budget criteria for Flowers and managing business unit legal costs. • Provide primary legal support for all legal issues within NAFTA-Flowers. • Responsible to NAFTA-Flowers senior management for delivering legal support and building relationships, supporting and delivering business strategy. • Promote and deliver the innovative use of legal, IP and licensing tools as an integral part of NAFTA-Flowers business strategies; develop legal, IP and licensing strategies accordingly and ensures that IP rights are protected in accordance with L&G business strategies, assures enforcement of Syngenta's rights and defends Syngenta against claims. • Assures compliance of NAFTA-Flowers operations with applicable laws and regulations as well as with Syngenta rules and policies, and provide guidance on risk management and other regulatory issues • Involved in employee related issues with the ~400 Flowers employees in NAFTA, including an employee union specific to the Alva, Florida production facility. • Participate pro-actively in the governance of the global Flowers business of Syngenta; member of the NAFTA-Flowers leadership team • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

JD degree from accredited law school. • Business-related undergraduate degree desirable. • Member in good standing of a State bar with ability to practice as house counsel or pass the Colorado Bar. • In-depth experience in corporate transactional and compliance work, • General Intellectual Property knowledge, employment law, antitrust law, litigation management skills, and strong negotiation experience. Robust legal background in all major business and corporate fields of law, including in-depth knowledge and expertise in contract law, IP laws, antitrust laws and litigations • Sound knowledge of the overall business and general management practice. • Solid experience in managing complex legal and IP projects, and in projects around in- and out-licensing • Experience in providing general advice to senior management on legal implications of business and operational decisions • Solid transactional experience as well as in post-acquisition integration processes

Critical experience:

At least 8 years of increasingly responsible experience advising corporate clients, at least 5 of which includes in-house experience. • Agricultural or produce industry experience highly desirable. • Sound practice of complex legal, IP and licensing matters; solid experience in handling M&A transactions

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both orally and in writing, and the ability to influence and persuade • Strong leadership and mentoring skills and the ability to motivate and create edge with others • Superior strategic thinking and conceptual skills • Drive and initiative to continually seek innovative legal, IP and licensing solutions to develop challenging business strategies, implement business models and simplify business complexities • Demonstrated negotiation skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to make sound and fair decisions based upon available information; decisive. • Educate management on legal risks to faciliate balancing of risks with business opportunities. • High level of integrity and discretion. • Excellent organization and time-management skills; action-oriented self-starter. • Work effectively under pressure. Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Paralegal II - Idaho!

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Procurement Manager Professional Services – Science – Greensboro, NC

Role Purpose – 

To lead the sourcing of Science – Research and Development Indirect Goods and Services categories which consumables, equipment and contract research ensuring a strategic approach and adopting best in class methods to maximize the business contribution. To be the company expert in the Science – Research and Development market in the market place in which that they operate. Capable of operating at a high level and representing Syngenta within supplier organizations, while bringing value as an integral member of Syngenta business teams.

Accountabilities – 

Develop and implement Regional procurement strategies • Work with Global procurement to ensure alignment and sharing of best practices. • Negotiation of commercial agreements including legal contracts as appropriate • Understand Syngenta's requirements and identifying appropriate suppliers • Develop and promote the use of a structured Supplier Relationship Management approach • Utilize and promote the use of available procurement and sourcing tools • Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and ensure company procedures are adopted and followed. • Continually seek and identify potential total cost of ownership savings opportunities • Ensure measurement and delivery of Procurement KPI's that are aligned with business objectives. • Accountable to maintain current market knowledge and industry trends. • Accountable for the leadership and management of any direct reports.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Bachelors Degree in either Technical or Business field. • MBA or CPM desired but not required. Knowledge of SAP helpful. • Ethical procurement policies and procedures. Knowledge of relevant business market trends. • Comprehensive knowledge of Procurement Policies and Procedures. • Minimum of 5 years Procurement experience

Critical Skills:

• Excellent Negotiating skills. Communication and Interpersonal skills. Understanding of Headquarters operations. Manufacturing experience helpful. Project administration and policy writing. Leadership skills including mentoring, coaching, and team building. Ability to establish relationships with internal clients, site Procurement and regional Procurement Managers. Experience in contract review and support. Knowledge of Statement of Work key elements. Ability to gather and understand market intelligence data and communicate to Team. Capability to initiate and lead cross-functional teams.

Critical experience:

Experience in procuring both goods and services. • Understanding of the International Business environment. Successful people leadership and management experience. • Successful track record of managing 3rd party services sourcing initiatives.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Senior Patent Attorney - Greensboro, NC

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Senior Patent Attorney – Greensboro, NC

Role Purpose – 

The Senior Patent Attorney role in NAFTA Crop Protection has strategic responsibility for the protection of Syngenta Crop Protection intellectual property and establishment and expansion of freedom to operate in the business and technology areas and IP portfolio assigned from time to time. The position will involve all aspects of patent law with particular emphasis on application drafting, worldwide patent filing and prosecution, client counseling, evaluating patent validity and infringement issues, preparing and reviewing agreements, managing an IP portfolio, and managing the IP aspects of strategic projects as assigned, with a high level of knowledge and expertise. The position helps develop innovative solutions and expand Syngenta's freedom to operate through creativity, initiative, a strong technical and business orientation, and working closely and collaboratively with the Syngenta businesses, R&D, and the Legal and IP functions both in NAFTA and globally. The position will provide IP support for the NAFTA Crop Protection business and global projects as may be assigned and is located at the NAFTA headquarters of Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. in Greensboro, NC

Accountabilities – 

Draft, file and prosecute patent applications; Review and draft legal documents; • Evaluate the validity of competitors' patents and conduct non-infringement analyses in support of proposed Syngenta projects and activities; • Strategically identify and discover opportunties and challenges in the IP area and develop effective and innovative solutions; • Develop and help implement strategies to ensure and expand Syngenta's freedom to operate; • Collaborate closely and effectively with other members of the global Crop Protection and Seeds patent teams, development chemists, the legal department and product management; • Responsible for IP matters relating to specific development project areas, including rendering freedom to operate opinions and tailoring IP strategies for the particular development project to best meet the business goals; • Directing and advising client on patent and related IP issues; Assisting in formulation of patent strategies in research and development projects; • Maintain a strong current working knowledge of patent law and keep pace with chemical technology and its application to agribusiness; have a good working knowledge of related technologies and patent issues including seed trait biotechnology; • Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

The successful applicant must possess a law degree and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with a thorough, advanced knowledge and expertise in patent law and chemical technology. • Knowledge and expertise in seed trait biotechnology and/or trademark law is a plus. • Strong science background, preferably in chemistry or biology related fields.

Critical experience:

• 8 plus years of chemical patent experience as a patent attorney in private law firm practice and/or in-house patent attorney experience (preferably in agricultural field) • Substantial experience in both patent prosecution and strategic IP matters, including drafting and negotiation of agreements • Law firm experience is a plus.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Flexibility • Creativity • Ability to work successfully in teams as well as independently • Ability and willingness to partner with the business to develop innovative solutions and create business value • Initiative • Ability to skillfully negotiate in tough situations • Ability to anticipate and accurately assess and communicate business risks and their potential impact in a timely manner

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Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE