Legal Counsel, Midstream & Upstream Operations

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This role is required to be on-site. This role will be posted from September 12th - October 13th, 2025

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, Midstream & Upstream, this position will be responsible for providing a broad range of legal services to Nutrien’s Upstream operating segments (Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash) and the Midstream Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TD&L) business unit.  Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including goods and services agreements, engineering and construction contracts, TD&L agreements (rail, trucking, shipping), real estate transactions, and other contracts as necessary for the business. This position will also advise on regulatory matters such as environmental compliance and safety incident response/investigations as well as pre-litigation contract claims and disputes.  The position will also provide input on the decisions of whether to send matters to outside counsel and will assist in the oversight of outside counsel when retained.  

What you will do:

• Provide legal support to the Upstream and Midstream operating segments on a broad range of matters including miscellaneous contracts; rail, freight, trucking and other transportation support contracts; contracts for the procurement of goods and services; NDAs; real estate transactions; warranty issues; disclosure and regulatory reporting issues; environmental and safety matters; and pre-litigation resolution of contractual disputes.
• Work closely and collaboratively with procurement, operations, and other stakeholders, including within the Legal Department.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice in support of Upstream and Midstream operational objectives involving mining, chemical production, and logistics matters.
• Provide legal support on strategic business objectives and initiatives in the Upstream and Midstream operating segments.
• Provide legal support on regulatory matters, including safety, health and environmental matters and transportation regulatory matters.
• Assist in retaining and managing outside counsel as necessary.
• Coordinate with and contribute legal assistance to tax, risk/insurance, and credit groups and other cross-functional business units as needed.
• Comply with all Company standards, policies and procedures pertaining to appropriate conduct for employees, including the Statement of Core Values and Code of Business Conduct; the Respect in the Workplace Policy; Safety, Health and Environment Policies; and any other applicable standards, policies and procedures as implemented and/or revised by the Company or by legislation.

What you will bring:

• Membership and good standing in a U.S. bar association, with the requirement to become a member of the Colorado Bar Association.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house corporate law department experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and drafting skills.
• Confidence, adaptivity, creativity, and flexibility and the ability to operate effectively and independently in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks.
• Ability to handle multiple and varied legal projects simultaneously.
• Skills to guide outside counsel.
• Ability to work in a critical team environment.
• Experience working closely with business executives and operations.
• Experience with real estate transactions would be a strong asset.
• Experience with construction and engineering contracts would be an asset.
• Experience with supply chain matters in the heavy industry space would be an asset.
• Experience with transportation and logistics matters would be an asset.
• Experience with environmental and safety compliance and permitting and incident response and privileged investigations would be an asset.
• Experience resolving pre-litigation contract disputes, particularly in the construction space, would be an asset.

Compensation & Benefits: 

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, 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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