Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC · 6 days ago
In-House Counsel
Little Chute, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTrilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages. The In-House Counsel will provide broad legal support across the organization, with a focus on contract management and a long-term path toward a General Counsel function.
CoffeeFood and BeverageNutrition
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Alison Zimmerman
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and facilitate negotiation on a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, raw material supply contracts, equipment manufacturer agreements, vendor/distributor agreements, co-manufacturing agreements, professional services contracts, and customer agreements
Develop a systematized, standardized approach to contract execution, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with business objectives
Implement and manage a contracts database for storage, tracking, renewal management, and compliance monitoring
Identify conflicts between Trilliant’s standard terms and counterparty terms, escalating business-critical decisions to appropriate leaders
Ensure all critical vendors and customers have current, accurate contracts in place; maintain visibility into obligations, renewal cycles, and compliance requirements
Communicate contract status, risks, and required actions to internal stakeholders with transparency and timeliness
Support cross-functional teams by interpreting contract terms, advising on obligations, and ensuring adherence to contractual requirements
Serve as the internal point of contact for legal questions related to commercial operations, risk, compliance, and business strategy
Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance that supports speed-to-market while protecting the company’s interests
Prepare and organize legal documents, summaries, and notes to support decision-making and documentation of matters
Participate in weekly meetings with designated executive committee members to drive the legal and contract agenda
Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with business priorities
Determine which matters can be handled internally versus those requiring specialized external expertise
Evaluate and optimize outside counsel partnerships, including opportunities for consolidation, rate negotiation, and improved workflow efficiency
Balance cost-effectiveness with risk mitigation to ensure high-quality legal outcomes
Support regulatory affairs by coordinating with external experts and ensuring appropriate escalation of specialized matters
Partner with HR and the VP of HR to support employment law matters
Assist in developing and maintaining compliance programs aligned with food safety, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Support corporate efforts related to safety, compliance, and adherence to all company procedures
Maintain oversight of patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property assets, ensuring timely filings, renewals, and documentation
Provide insight into IP strategy, competitive advantage, and implications for business decisions
Support corporate governance activities as needed, including documentation, filings, and board-related matters
Champion continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and standardization across legal processes
Continuously develop professionally through formal and informal learning opportunities
Build and maintain strong, resilient internal and external relationships
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
3–7+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally including commercial contracting, corporate law, or in‑house counsel experience
Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and managing a high volume of contracts
Experience with contract lifecycle management tools or document management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to build scalable legal processes
Ability to work independently while maintaining a team‑first mindset
Preferred
Working knowledge of corporate, commercial, and employment law; familiarity with regulatory and IP matters preferred
Benefits
Competitive base pay rate with commission
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
Company
Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC
Trilliant Food and Nutrition, headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin, has been a pioneer in the U.S. specialty coffee market since 1979.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Robert M. Ames
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Coxwell
DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
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