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There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

_John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans._

**_Primary Location:_** _United States (US) - Illinois - Moline_

**_Function:_** _Law Svcs and Gov't Affairs (CA)_

**_Title:_** _Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts - 117465_

**_Onsite/Remote:_** _Onsite Position_

Your Responsibilities

As an **Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts** for **Deere & Company World Headquarters** located in **Moline, IL, or Des Moines, IA** you will:

+ Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements related to the purchase of goods and services

+ Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial contract matters to the Supply Chain organization

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address commercial contract disputes

+ Coordinate with law department and business colleagues, domestically and globally, to ensure compliance with internal risk and applicable law

+ Work with Supply Chain to develop and maintain commercial contract templates and playbooks

+ Develop and provide legal training to the Supply Chain organization, and work to ensure adherence to corporate policies

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

+ 3 or more years of relevant experience in commercial contracts pertaining to the transaction of goods and services

+ Advanced knowledge of UCC-2 and purchase of goods commercial agreements

+ Service agreement negotiation and drafting experience

+ Experience handling supplier disputes

+ General knowledge of security, privacy, and artificial intelligence laws

+ Ability to understand and integrate details of the business and work with cross functional teams

+ Ability to effectively communicate complex legal principles to people without a law background

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment addressing a broad range of commercial legal matters

+ Familiarity with CLM systems for contract negotiation and management

+ Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs

What Makes You Stand Out

+ 5 or more years of relevant experience in commercial contracts pertaining to the purchase of goods and services

+ Familiarity with intellectual property laws

+ Experience negotiating and drafting technology agreements such as Software as a Service (SaaS)

+ Experience leveraging artificial intelligence technology in contract research, negotiation, and drafting

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

+ Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited institution, in good standing, and licensed to practice law in one or more U.S.States

+ Ability to become licensed as in-house counsel in Iowa or Illinois

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

+ Flexible work arrangements

+ Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

+ Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)

+ Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account

+ Adoption assistance

+ Employee Assistance Programs

+ Tuition assistance

+ Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

+ Charitable contribution match

+ Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$107,400.00 - $161,088.00 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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