Legal Counsel, Employment - Deerfield, IL or Loveland, CO

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

This position will be posted from July 23, 2025 - August 8, 2025.

Reports to the Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment. 

What you will do:

• Provide timely advice and counsel for day-to-day matters to Nutrien’s Human Resources Department and Nutrien Leaders on a broad range of labor and employment matters -- including benefits, pension, performance matters, terminations, reductions in force, compensation and commission plans, accommodations, leaves, disability management, human rights matters, administrative matters, and internal investigations.
• Support the Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment and work with the Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment in relation to U.S. labor and employment legal matters and the global Employment Center of Excellence.
• Stay abreast of developments in federal, state, and local employment laws and employment legislation and assist in communications to internal stakeholders and updates of policies regarding the same.
• Draft, review, and advise on employee handbooks including global and jurisdiction specific policies.
• Investigate and respond to claims, demand letters, and other employment-related inquiries.
• Advise, instruct, and manage external counsel in relation to employment litigation and labor litigation in the Corporation’s U.S.’s operations.
• Draft, revise and communicate the Corporation’s internal policies and procedures on matters related to labor and employment law, in consultation with the Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment and the Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment. 
• Manage all aspects of local and state agency claims (e.g. EEOC, DOL, and other federal and state agency matters) including drafting of position statements and mediating such claims as required
• Provide support for regulatory and compliance matters such as EEOC, OFCCP, and EEO-1 reporting.
• Assist with compliance with the OFCCP and related state specific requirements.
• Assist with preparing and providing in-person/live training to Leaders and employees on labor and employment legal issues, as well as related Nutrien policies and procedures.
• Assist in the management of the Legal Department’s administration matters.
• Assist with strategic-focused employment law compliance projects.
• Other duties as required.

What you will bring:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 3 years in experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel with a focus on advising on various labor and employment legal matters.
• Deep knowledge of federal and key state employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA).
• Experience analyzing and providing advice on federal, state, and local wage and hour compliance.
• Expertise in State labor and employment laws and regulations including but not limited to wage and hour, rest and meal breaks, FLSA.
• Knowledge of US pension and benefits laws and regulations preferred.
• General knowledge of and interest in labor and employment matters outside of North America preferred.
• Experience in conducting and providing legal advice regarding internal investigations.
• Experience with records retention programs and legal hold processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the Corporation.
• Proven ability to drive business forward and achieve results, while managing risk and protecting the Corporation.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrate ability to identify risks and propose alternative solutions to mitigate risks.
• Experience in successfully managing external counsel, litigation files and legal budgets.
• Proficient in extrapolating and analyzing information and have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional decision-making, leadership and problem-solving skills, have the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and take initiative where appropriate.
• Ability to exercise good judgment as well as be adaptable, creative, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, critical team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to model our core value of Integrity by doing business in the right way.
• Ability to model our core value of Safety by enabling a culture which actively contributes to a safe work environment.
• Ability to effectively manage tight timelines and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to team player with highly developed interpersonal skills and passion for collaboration.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment in working with stakeholders, occasionally under ambiguous or challenging circumstances.
• Ability to demonstrate focus on continuous improvement individually and within the team.
• Ability to solid work ethic with ability to take initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate eagerness and ability to learn industry, business, and operational matters.

Compensation & Benefits: 

The salary range for this role, in Colorado, is between $154,400 - $264,600. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.  

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.    

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

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