Job Description

Associate General Counsel IT & Cybersecurity - Chicago, IL

AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate General Counsel – Information Technology & Cybersecurity will provide strategic legal support to the global IT organization. This role will guide major technology initiatives, including software and infrastructure modernization, outsourcing and implementation projects, cybersecurity preparedness and response, and governance of emerging technologies. The position works closely with IT, Information Security, Procurement, Compliance, Privacy, and other partners to support risk management, operational execution, and responsible innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for technology-related projects, including software acquisitions, cloud and infrastructure migrations, system upgrades, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Advise on cybersecurity risk management, readiness, and incident response activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate IT agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, hosting, professional services, and managed services.
• Support vendor governance, contract performance issues, and resolution of disputes with technology providers.
• Work with Privacy and Compliance partners on global data privacy, security, and records retention requirements.
• Provide guidance on cross-border data issues and technology-related export controls.
• Assist in developing and maintaining IT and information security policies and governance frameworks.
• Provide legal guidance on responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI.
• Support integration of acquisitions into the company’s IT programs.
• Partner with IT leadership to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Candidate Profile and Core Competencies

• Practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and cross-functional partnership skills.

Education and Experience
Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice.
• 9 years minimum experience in technology transactions or related legal fields.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, cloud services, cybersecurity, and vendor management.
• Ability to manage complex global matters.

Preferred

• In-house experience within a global or publicly traded organization.
• Experience with privacy, information security, export controls, or AI governance.
• Experience with enterprise technology transformations.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager- Dana Ng ​
Recruiter- Lou Redmond

City

Chicago

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

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.

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:

$176,500.00 - $330,900.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan