Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions- Chicago, IL

Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions- Chicago, IL

Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) 
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, M&A, Securities and Governance, ADM
Location: Chicago, IL

Position Summary:
ADM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions to play a central role in the company’s global transactional strategy. This position will be a key contributor to ADM’s active M&A pipeline, serving as a primary legal advisor on complex domestic and cross‑border acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
The Senior Counsel will also assist with corporate finance transactions, public company securities reporting and corporate governance, and as well as on commercial contracts and other related matters.
This position is ideal for a lawyer with 4–5 years of experience at a leading law firm who is eager to take on significant responsibility in a dynamic in‑house environment with substantial deal flow. 
Job Responsibilities:
Mergers & Acquisitions (Primary Focus)

• Lead and support all phases of domestic and international M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investment transactions, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing deals.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence efforts across legal, financial, tax, environmental, and operational workstreams.
• Serve as a strategic partner to ADM’s Business Development team, providing practical, business‑focused legal guidance throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Drive transaction execution, including oversight of outside counsel, internal approvals, risk assessments, and integration‑related legal support.

Corporate Finance, Securities & Governance

• Support corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity offerings, credit facilities, securitizations, and other financing matters.
• Provide legal support for SEC filings, public company reporting obligations, Section 16 reporting, and corporate governance matters, including board and committee processes.

Commercial & Cross‑Functional Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements that support ADM’s global operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance, tax, corporate development, business units, and regional legal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage outside counsel efficiently and effectively

Candidate Profile and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:

• A Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree; admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• At least four years of experience at a large, nationally recognized law firm, with a strong focus on M&A and corporate transactional work.
• Experience with corporate finance, securities law compliance and public company governance strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders at all levels.
• Business-oriented mindset with practical problem-solving skills and sound judgement.

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.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: