DIRECTOR, LEGAL

Represents company on regulatory matters and disputes. Analyzes proposed and established legislation, prepares legal documents, and reviews and/or prepares company policies to ensure compliance with such legislation. Advises management on legal and regulatory matters and ensures compliance to protect company against legal liability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assume primary responsibility for providing legal advice to Environmental Health and Safety Team and Food Safety Team, with a focus on environmental compliance and developing food-related regulations.
• Provide interpretation and advice on regulatory matters. Draft or revise operational policies and procedures, as necessary, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Effectively manage outside counsel in advising on regulatory matters and defending regulatory actions.
• Advise management on litigation strategy.
• Advise management on a full range of commercial legal issues including, but not limited to, legal risk management and new product legal risk.
• Perform legal research, evaluate, and assess legal risks involving the organization.
• Develop strategic goals and work with management to implement those goals.
• Draft and review various contracts, agreements, and other third-party service-related documents.
• Monitor developments in national, state, and local laws, and educate senior management, merchandising and operations professionals.
• Oversee investigations of legal and regulatory matters and provide advice and counsel on handling such situations.
• Create training materials and provide training opportunities on legal and regulatory issues to management, merchandising and operations professionals.
• Accept and handle other matters assigned by the General Counsel or the attorney’s direct manager.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and be licensed to practice in at least one state.
• Seven or more years of legal experience, to include experience interacting and negotiating with regulatory personnel and providing advice to clients regarding compliance with applicable laws/regulations.
• Experience with environmental laws or food safety laws preferred.
• Business experience preferred.
• Integrity, confidence, together with good interpersonal skills, and the ability to be persuasive and relentless in reinforcing the best interests of the company.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both other attorneys and with individuals not having a legal background.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.