Lactalis Heritage Dairy · 1 day ago
Corporate Counsel, Yogurt Divisions
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expLactalis Heritage Dairy is a leading company in the dairy industry, seeking a Corporate Counsel for their Yogurt Division. The role involves providing legal advice on commercial contracts, food law, advertising law, litigation strategy, and intellectual property matters.
Dairy
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate the Division commercial agreements (including equipment purchase and leases; sales, purchase, supply, distribution, and broker agreements; services agreements; marketing, influencer, and co-branding agreements; capex and construction agreements; co-manufacturing agreements; transportation agreements; and intercompany agreements)
Work with procurement and other stakeholders to resolve contract-based disputes with business partners
Update and maintain contracts management database – Galexy
Coordinate and distribute relevant contract information to appropriate internal stakeholders, as needed
Provide internal contracts report for interim and end-of-year audit, as needed
Support legal training sessions for internal stakeholders (e.g., on basic contract formation, negotiation, key terms)
Review advertising/marketing/packaging copy to advise brand teams on regulatory and litigation risk
Advise on promotions (e.g., sweepstakes, contests, coupon giveaways, and commercial co-ventures), including drafting of official rules, reviewing advertising and label copy, and managing any required state registrations
Support litigation matters, as directed, including working with outside litigation counsel and senior management to create and implement strategies to achieve cost-effective results
Negotiate resolutions of disputes when appropriate and/or recommend settlements to appropriate business leadership
Support in an advisory capacity internal stakeholders regarding strategy, applicable laws, and developments in key litigation risks
Advise the Yogurt Division on trademark use and protection strategy and coordinate with outside counsel on trademark issues, filings, and portfolios
Conduct preliminary trademark clearance for product/packaging innovation and renovation projects
Support intellectual property training sessions for internal stakeholders
Work on other projects and perform duties, including administrative duties, as may be assigned from time to time
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Currently admitted to the bar as an active member in good standing in at least one jurisdiction within the United States
5 to 7 years with a national law firm and/or in-house legal department
Knowledge of food and/or consumer products industries
Knowledge of FDA labeling requirements surrounding food products
Knowledge of FTC advertising, promotion, and claims laws, regulations, and guides
Shows initiative and the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in a complex business environment
Takes active ownership of areas of responsibility
A self-motivated, strong teammate with the ability to identify and get ahead of problems
Demonstrates strategic ability
Anticipates legal issues and estimates legal risks
Develops creative, proactive, and practical solutions to mitigate legal risks in support of the business
Models high ethics and integrity
Possesses an eagerness and ability to understand the business
Possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication (verbal and written), relationship management, and internal client service skills
Acute attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at a given time
Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills
Operates well in multi-functional teams and a fast-paced environment
Is committed to continuous improvement, company mission and values, training, and continued education on changing laws and regulations
Creates processes and procedures that effectively mitigate legal and regulatory risk
Is a quick and flexible learner, intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic change
Makes sound, complex cost/benefit assessments
Inspires trust, effectively forges relationships, builds consensus, and earns the confidence and cooperation of divisional business partners
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Affordable benefits and coverage options
Support insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis Heritage Dairy
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.
Chicago, Illinois, US
501-1000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leigh Ann Janowiak
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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