Dawn Foods Global · 2 weeks ago
Associate Corporate Counsel
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $174K/yr
4+ years expDawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel for a pivotal role in their Law and Governance Team. This position involves providing legal guidance to commercial teams, drafting and negotiating various agreements, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Alyssa Hicks
Responsibilities
Serve in an advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the company’s business, including risk assessment, identifying possible outcomes, and assessing the probability of any of those outcomes
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of commercial and operational agreements, including NDAs, Supply Agreements, Sales Agreements, Service Agreements, Software Agreements, and other similar commercial and operational agreements
Draft legal opinions, memos, and other corporate documentation
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including data protection, privacy, and information security obligations
Support annual meetings, board actions, and entity compliance filings
Assist outside counsel with the management of an intellectual property portfolio, consisting primarily of trademarks, including working with outside counsel to coordinate trademark searches, applications, filings, and renewals
Assist in the administration and resolution of legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships. Participate in negotiations on behalf of the company, including settlement discussions
Conducts and supervises other legal projects as assigned, gaining exposure to additional practice areas that may have a major bearing on the conduct of the company’s business
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to the bar in the state of Michigan
A minimum of 4 years' experience in corporate law and contracts (law firm or in-house)
A strong understanding of contract law, intellectual property, data protection, and commercial risk allocation
Extensive knowledge of applicable laws and procedures
Demonstrated ability to effectively represent corporate, legislative, and regulatory interests in a variety of situations
Ability to provide functional advice to other attorneys on complicated cases and/or represent the company on high-level cases
Ability to mentor and coach team members
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and drafting skills, with keen attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
Competitive Pay
401(K) + company match
10 Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Professional training
An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
Comprehensive health and well-being coverage
Competitive compensation packages
Award-winning benefit offerings
Generous 401(k) matching program
Tuition assistance
Educational programs
Company
Dawn Foods Global
We believe baking is about more than ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carrie Jones-Barber
CEO
John Schmitz
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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