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General Mills · 1 week ago

Commercial Counsel - North America Retail

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $211K/yr

3+ years exp

General Mills seeks an attorney to serve as a strategic legal partner to its North America Retail segment, advising on all areas of commercial law with a focus on marketing, advertising, and sales. The role involves serving as a trusted legal advisor, reviewing marketing campaigns, and collaborating with various legal teams to bring products to market while managing legal risks.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingSnack FoodWholesale

Responsibilities

Serve as trusted legal advisor to business teams, translating complex legal requirements into practical guidance that enables growth while appropriately managing risk

Review and approve advertising, packaging, and omnichannel marketing campaigns, advising on regulatory requirements and litigation risk

Collaborate with a variety of legal department colleagues, for example in our Intellectual Property, Food Law, and Contracts teams to bring products to market, navigating regulatory frameworks and competitive claim strategies

Analyze complex commercial legal questions independently, spot issues, and deliver actionable recommendations that balance legal protection with business objectives in a fast-paced environment

Leverage AI and legal technology tools to increase efficiency and scale legal support

Qualification

Commercial LawMarketing LawFood Regulatory MattersIn-house ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityGrowth Mindset

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (Minnesota bar admission required within 12 months of hire, or eligible for in-house registration)

Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience in commercial law, marketing/advertising law, or food regulatory matters

Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills with ability to balance legal risk against business objectives

Proven track record of providing practical, commercially minded counsel in fast-paced environments

Outstanding written and oral communication skills with ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business guidance for diverse audiences from junior marketers to senior executives

Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with business clients

Influence decision-making through persuasion rather than authority

Serve as collaborative partner rather than gatekeeper

Self-directed work style with ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Exercise sound independent judgment

Adapt to evolving business needs

Operate effectively with ambiguity

Commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape

Intellectual curiosity about emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and business innovation