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Premier Nutrition: The Good Energy People · 5 days ago

Counsel

Emeryville, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$195K/yr - $205K/yr

6+ years exp

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is a rapidly growing leader in the proactive wellness sector, known for its protein shakes and powders. The role involves serving as a primary legal business partner to various internal teams, providing practical legal solutions to support business growth and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted business partner, providing proactive legal guidance that aligns with the company’s objectives, go-to-market strategies, and growth goals

Work closely with internal stakeholders to navigate complex legal challenges and find creative, business-friendly solutions that enable the company’s innovation and expansion

Advise on advertising, promotions, social media, sponsorships, and influencer agreements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FTC regulations, truth-in-advertising, etc.)

In conjunction with the regulatory team, provide legal counsel on new product formulations, packaging, and labeling to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards, while supporting product innovation

Manage disputes and litigation related to labeling, marketing claims, and product representations

Collaborate with sales teams to address legal considerations related to distribution and promotional strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws

Advise on food safety and labeling regulations, ensuring that all aspects of product development and marketing meet legal requirements

Partner with outside advisors and internal regulatory teams to manage international compliance issues and ensure adherence to applicable regional or country-specific requirements

Provide advice and counsel to support the company's compliance efforts relating to ESG regulations, including responsible producer laws in the US and abroad

Stay informed on evolving ESG regulations and drive internal strategies for meeting compliance requirements

Work collaboratively with the legal team and other business functions to develop and implement processes and procedures that streamline legal compliance and support the company’s rapid growth and scaling

Identify legal risks across commercial functions and work proactively to address risks and help mitigate potential issues before they arise

Educate and advise internal teams on legal topics (e.g., advertising, product claims, regulatory compliance, etc.) to ensure alignment with best practices

Manage and support the resolution of disputes and litigation related to commercial issues, including those concerning labeling, marketing claims, and product representations, providing strategic guidance when necessary

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal experienceRegulatory complianceMarketing lawsRegulationsConsumer protection lawsCommunicationRisk mitigationDispute resolutionCollaboration skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

6+ years of legal experience, ideally within an in-house legal department or law firm focused on regulatory compliance, marketing laws, consumer protection laws, ESG regulations, and consumer product-related issues

Active member in good standing of the California bar

Ability to act as a business partner and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and approachable way

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely legal solutions in a fast-paced environment

Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build cross-functional partnerships and drive process improvements to support company growth

Ability to work effectively and proactively within the legal team and with other functions to ensure risks are being managed across the business

Preferred

Ability to embody a strategic mindset

Ability to challenge ideas respectfully by sharing your real opinion with conviction; disagree in a way people feel heard

Ability to bring people along by providing context and cascading information; share openly and inclusively

Ability to take the full company perspective over departments or channels

Ability to connect courageously through empathetic, authentic personal connections with warmth and care

Benefits

Year-round ½ day Fridays

In-office massages

Free lunches & snacks

Dogs in the office

Culture of belonging celebrations

Engaging in-office events like bring your kids to work day

6% 401k match after 1 year

Generous paid family leave regardless of gender

All positions bonus-eligible

Company-wide volunteer days

Company-matched charitable donations

No employee handbook

No dress code

Coaching conversations instead of performance reviews

Walking meetings

Company

Premier Nutrition: The Good Energy People

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and powders.

Founded in 1997

Carlsbad, California, USA

201-500 employees