Senior Counsel Commercial U.S./Canada and Global

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

Senior Counsel Commercial U.S./Canada and Global

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.

As a member of the Food & Industrial Ingredients (F&II) US/Canada Business Leadership Team, you will act as the lead legal partner for the business, helping to shape strategy, manage risk, and drive successful outcomes. Working closely with leaders across sales, procurement, supply chain, finance, and commercial functions, you will support a broad range of commercial matters and collaborate across the global GLBG organization to deliver business-focused solutions. The US/Canada Commercial Team is also responsible for establishing and maintaining the Commercial Center of Excellence and takes the lead in supporting global strategic accounts. In addition to F&II US/Canada, the team supports the Global Sugar Reduction business as well as the Texture & Healthful Solutions US/Canada business segment.

Reporting to the General Counsel, Texture & Healthful Solutions US/Canada & Global Center of Excellence, this is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative, business-minded attorney looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing organization.

What you will do:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the F&II US/Canada leadership team, providing strategic counsel on legal, compliance, risk and business matters while partnering with key cross-functional stakeholders.
• Align with other GLBG peers and specialists, including the General Counsel F&II LATAM, on relevant legal, strategic, business and business integrity issues consistent with the GLBG Operating Model and vision and mission.
• Support global accounts by advising on cross-border commercial, contracting, and compliance issues, and contribute to the development of a Global Commercial Center of Excellence.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality legal support aligned with business objectives and legal strategy.

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supply, distribution, and confidentiality agreements across business segments.
• Identify and assess legal risks and propose balanced solutions that protect and support business objectives.
• In alignment with the General Counsel and GLBG stakeholders, enhance contracting processes, templates, and negotiation practices, including the adoption of AI-driven efficiencies.

Litigation & Claims Management

• Manage commercial disputes, claims, and pre-litigation matters in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Oversee strategy, budgeting, and execution of litigation involving commercial issues
• Advise on dispute prevention, contract enforcement, and resolution strategies.

Compliance & Government Affairs

• Provide guidance on legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements impacting commercial operations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Support policies, training, governance initiatives, and 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 in a firm or in a multinational company, including significant commercial contracting and negotiation responsibilities, and significant experience counseling a business organization or client.
• Experience advising on commercial law and providing independent, practical legal advice to meet strategic objectives.
• Experience in ingredients company or food & beverage industry is preferred. Familiarity with food regulatory law is a plus.
• Experience with cross-border transactions.
• Litigation or dispute‑management experience involving commercial matters
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Who you are:

• A strong leader with proven business acumen and demonstrated learning agility.
• A strategic thinker with an ability to see the big picture and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented and organized and can  work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Good judgment and high integrity, with demonstrated appreciation of general business values and ethics.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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 (“protected classifications”). 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. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.