Counsel - Corporate and Strategic Transactions - Remote

Overview

This role reports to the Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Transactions and supports the Corporate & Strategic Transactions Team within the Legal Department. The position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements including customer, vendor, food supplier, technology, and real estate contracts that support business operations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements supporting go-to-market customer sales teams with natural and conventional customers across the United States (40%).
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements across wholesale and retail business operations, including vendor, food supplier, technology, real estate, store agreements, amendments, and statements of work. Provide contract interpretation, assist with disputes, and support process improvement initiatives (40%).
• Assist with other legal and compliance matters, including strategic and corporate transactions as needed (15%).
• Develop tools, templates, and conduct training to support contracting practices, policies, and initiatives (5%).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent.
• Membership in good standing with a state bar and eligibility to register as in-house counsel according to applicable state rules.

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience with corporate law and drafting/negotiating commercial contracts.
• Interest or experience in the food distribution industry is a plus.
• Interest or experience in technology/digital legal transactions is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail and process oriented.
• Effective contract drafting and redlining skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risk with a business solutions focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management and senior leadership.
• Proactive in seeking information and following up with associates.
• Comfortable working in a virtual/electronic environment.
• Mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing work environment.
• Good judgment and ability to work with limited supervision.

Work Environment

• This is a remote position with work performed primarily from the associate's residence.
• Associates may work from an office but are not required to do so regularly.
• Occasional travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations may be required for meetings or business reasons.

Physical Demands

• Work is mostly performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• May involve prolonged sitting at a desk or computer.
• Regular use of hands for typing, handling, and communication.
• May require stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation will be based on factors including education, experience, and training.
• Benefits include paid time off, sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) program, medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to eligibility and program terms.
• Benefits and compensation policies are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.